Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS5 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TS5 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The TS5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS5 matches up against the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS5 and the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and RX100 V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS5 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.