Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS20

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 3 years before the TS20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP1 scores vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 compared to the TS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.