Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 21 months later than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS5 matches up vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 vs the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and HX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TS5 will have an edge in sensor technology.