Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS5

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.