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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 13 months prior to the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP5 matches up versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic TS20

 FP5 TS20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FP5

 TS20 FP5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS20

 FP5 TS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 and the TS20.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (260 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
65
great battery life (260 shots)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
40
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $179