Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony TF1
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS5 was announced 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS5 scores vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony TF1
| ZS5 | TF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS5
| TF1 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony TF1
| ZS5 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS5 vs the TF1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and TF1.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than average (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment sealing
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $266 |