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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was manufactured 3 years later than the TS5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ80 scores against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic TS5

 FZ80 TS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2013Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic FZ80

 TS5 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS5

 FZ80 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ80 versus the TS5.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and TS5 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and TS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
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features focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (616g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2017-01-04 2013-07-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 370 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $350