Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS5

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 5 years prior to the TS5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP8 matches up versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 compared to the TS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and TS5.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.