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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W320, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was brought out 3 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS5 matches up versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony W320

 TS5 W320 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic TS5

 W320 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W320

 TS5 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has exterior 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS5 against the W320.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and W320.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TS5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Sony W320
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery power (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
51
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-07-12 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $269