Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 4 years before the TS5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FX700 scores versus the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 compared to the TS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and TS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.