Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS25 matches up against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS25 versus the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and TS5.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.