Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS5 and Sony RX1R, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

The TS5 was revealed at a similar time to the RX1R and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS5 matches up against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony RX1R
TS5 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Panasonic TS5
RX1R | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony RX1R
TS5 | RX1R | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 has external 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS5 and Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS5 vs the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and RX1R.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-07-12 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 270 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $2,798 |