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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS5 grades versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony WX10

 TS5 WX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic TS5

 WX10 TS5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX10

 TS5 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 has physical measurements 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 versus the WX10.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and WX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger TS5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
51
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $200