Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS5 and Sony RX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TS5 was introduced 5 months later than the RX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS5 scores against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 offers exterior 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 RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 and Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS5 compared to the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and RX1.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.