Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Announced July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS5 was revealed 7 months earlier than the HX400V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS5 matches up vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony HX400V
TS5 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic TS5
HX400V | TS5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX400V
TS5 | HX400V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 provides physical measurements 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 and the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and HX400V.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TS5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-07-12 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 660g (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | $448 |