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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was brought out 3 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS5 grades versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony W370

 TS5 W370 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS5

 W370 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W370

 TS5 W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account 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) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS5 and the W370.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and W370.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TS5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
32
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Sony W370
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-12 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $230