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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 24 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP5 scores against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic TS1

 FP5 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FP5

 TS1 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS1

 FP5 TS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 and the TS1.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FP5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (260 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
65
good battery (260 shots)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (260 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
30
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $380