Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 4 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP1 matches up against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 vs the TS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and TS5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.