Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX5

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 4 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS6 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 vs the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.