Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic TS5 and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TS5 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was unveiled 23 months before the RX100 IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS5 grades vs the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 features 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS5 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.