Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS1

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was manufactured 12 months after the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP3 grades against the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP3 compared to the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and TS1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FP3 should have an edge in sensor tech.