Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W730

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 7 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS5 grades versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS5 compared to the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and W730.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TS5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.