Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 6 years earlier than the TS30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP3 matches up vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP3 against the TS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and TS30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.