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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 7 months earlier than the W800 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS5 scores versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony W800

 TS5 W800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic TS5

 W800 TS5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2013More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W800

 TS5 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 provides external 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 vs the W800.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and W800.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Sony W800
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
Sony W800 Landscape photography features
51
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Other name Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-12 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $90