Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 grades vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 versus the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and TS30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.