Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony TX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the ZS15 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS15 was revealed 2 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS15 grades against the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 against the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS15 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS15 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ZS15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.