Panasonic TS5 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX9V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS5 grades versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS5 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS5 versus the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TS5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.