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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was brought out 7 months before the WX350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS5 scores vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony WX350

 TS5 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic TS5

 WX350 TS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2013More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX350

 TS5 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has outside dimensions 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS5 against the WX350.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WX350.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
32
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-12 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $270