Panasonic TS5 vs Sigma fp

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS5 vs Sigma fp, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TS5 was announced 7 years before the fp and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS5 grades against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 provides external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TS5 and the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.