Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 3 years before the TS3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FP8 scores vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 vs the TS3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and TS3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.