Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic TS5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH10 grades vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and TS5 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and TS5.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.