Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 17 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS5 scores against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS5 versus the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TS5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.