Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS4

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was announced 13 months earlier than the TS4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH5 matches up vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 and the TS4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and TS4.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.