Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS30

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 5 years before the TS30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH5 matches up against the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH5 against the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and TS30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.