Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS5 was launched 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS5 grades against the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony H70
TS5 | H70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic TS5
H70 | TS5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony H70
TS5 | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS5 vs the H70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and H70.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $199 |