Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the TS5 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The TS5 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS5 scores against the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 provides outside dimensions 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 RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS5 compared to the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TS5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.