Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5/Panasonic-TS5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1/Sony-TF1-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TS5 was introduced at a similar time to the TF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS5 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony TF1
TS5 | TF1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic TS5
TF1 | TS5 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony TF1
TS5 | TF1 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys physical 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS5 compared to the TF1.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and TF1.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $266 |