Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 22 months prior to the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH7 matches up versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 against the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.