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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was announced 12 months later than the TS1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH1 matches up against the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic TS1

 FH1 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FH1

 TS1 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS1

 FH1 TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH1 vs the TS1.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and TS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer FH1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $380