Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-TZ5
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-TZ5 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9.1 MP effective resolution, and a 214 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-TZ528 mm²
Lumix DMC-ZS5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-TZ5 and Lumix DMC-ZS5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-TZ5MetricLumix DMC-ZS5
9.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.75 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
3.05 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
32.82 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
214 gWeight214 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-TZ5 and Lumix DMC-ZS5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-TZ5 and Lumix DMC-ZS5 have the same body weight. The Lumix DMC-ZS5 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-ZS5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-ZS5
Released in 2010, Lumix DMC-ZS5 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 214 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.