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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS5 matches up against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony HX7V

 TS5 HX7V 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2011Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic TS5

 HX7V TS5 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX7V

 TS5 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 compared to the HX7V.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
52
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-12 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Cost at release $350 $499