Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic TS1
FP5 | TS1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FP5
TS1 | FP5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS1
FP5 | TS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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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 |