Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS20

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 18 months before the TS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX700 grades against the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX700 vs the TS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and TS20.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.