Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX30
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Introduced September 2014
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony QX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TS5 was announced 13 months before the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS5 grades against the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony QX30
| TS5 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic TS5
| QX30 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | July 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony QX30
| TS5 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS5 vs the QX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and QX30.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony QX30 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2013-07-12 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| 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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | - |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 images | 200 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $348 |