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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was revealed 7 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS5 scores against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony W710

 TS5 W710 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic TS5

 W710 TS5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W710

 TS5 W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 comes with physical measurements 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS5 vs the W710.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and W710.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Sony W710
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Sony W710
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Other name Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-12 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 214g (0.47 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $90