Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 4 years prior to the TS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP3 scores against the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 against the TS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and TS25.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.