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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was launched 13 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP5 matches up vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic TS4

 FP5 TS4 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FP5

 TS4 FP5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS4

 FP5 TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 has outer 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 TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 against the TS4.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and TS4.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
65
good battery (260 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
40
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $399