Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 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
- Introduced July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TS5 was released 24 months after the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS5 scores versus the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony TX10
TS5 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic TS5
TX10 | TS5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony TX10
TS5 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 vs the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and TX10.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger TS5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $309 |