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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP5 matches up against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic TS6

 FP5 TS6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FP5

 TS6 FP5 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS6

 FP5 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP5 versus the TS6.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
features touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
40
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $300