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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony HX400V

 TS5 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic TS5

 HX400V TS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2013More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX400V

 TS5 HX400V 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
72
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
51
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (660g)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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