Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 15 months before the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ150 matches up versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 vs the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and TS5 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and TS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.