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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the TS5 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was announced very close to the QX100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS5 scores against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony QX100

 TS5 QX100 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic TS5

 QX100 TS5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony QX100

 TS5 QX100 
RevealedJuly 2013September 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 offers physical 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) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS5 compared to the QX100.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and QX100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
Sony QX100 Portrait photography factors
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Sony QX100
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Sony QX100
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
Sony QX100 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Other name Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Lens-style
Announced 2013-07-12 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" -
Resolution of display 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $268