Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A58

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A58, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively close but the TS5 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The TS5 was manufactured 4 months prior to the A58 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS5 scores against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 compared to the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and A58.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A58 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.