Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 grades vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 and the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FP1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.