Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced 3 years before the TS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP7 scores versus the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 compared to the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.