Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS5 was unveiled 5 years before the WX500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS5 matches up vs the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony WX500
ZS5 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Panasonic ZS5
WX500 | ZS5 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | June 2010 | More modern by 58 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony WX500
ZS5 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 vs the WX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and WX500.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 236g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $348 |