Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP3 matches up vs the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has 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 TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 and the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and TS5.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.