Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX5

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS5 matches up against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys 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) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 against the WX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TS5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.