Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX100 III

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TS5 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was manufactured 10 months before the RX100 III and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS5 scores against the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS5 against the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.