Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was brought out 6 months prior to the TS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F5 matches up versus the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F5 compared to the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and TS5.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.