Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX7

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was announced 3 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS5 matches up against the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor 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") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS5 vs the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and TX7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS5 will resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TS5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.