Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX99

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony HX99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the TS5 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was introduced 6 years before the HX99 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS5 matches up against the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 versus the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and HX99.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.