Panasonic TS5
Rugged Camera
 vs Panasonic TS20
Rugged Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC TS5

Best price $606
  • 48% more battery life 370 shots vs 250 shots
  • Higher resolution rear screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 8 seconds
  • Newer camera March 2013 vs February 2012
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 8 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging TS20 does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board TS20 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities TS20 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has 3D capture capabilities TS20 does not have 3D
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback TS20 does not have HDMI
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC TS5

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC TS20

Best price
$230
  • Weighs a little bit less than the TS5 5 oz vs 7.56 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 7 in³ vs 13 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.76″ vs 1.14″
  • Significantly cheaper street price $230 vs $606
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC TS20

What the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic TS20 have in common

  • Similar sensor resolutions 16.1 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 6400 ISO
  • panorama mode
  • waterproof housing

What’s missing from both the Panasonic TS5 and the Panasonic TS20

  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
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