Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 3 years before the TS4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP2 matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 compared to the TS4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and TS4.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.