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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 3 months later than the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS5 grades vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony HX50V

 TS5 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic TS5

 HX50V TS5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX50V

 TS5 HX50V 
ReleasedJuly 2013April 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 features outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS5 versus the HX50V.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-12 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $439