Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 19 months after the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up versus the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and TS5.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.