Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX30

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 24 months later than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS5 scores against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 comes with outside 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) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 against the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.