Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W610 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
- Launched July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W610, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS5 was brought out 19 months later than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS5 scores vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony W610
| TS5 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS5
| W610 | TS5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W610
| TS5 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 against the W610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and W610.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TS5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-07-12 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 | 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 files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 images | 250 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BN |
| 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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $350 | $200 |
