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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released at a similar time to the TS2 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH1 scores vs the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FH1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 FH1 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the TS2.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and TS2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
21
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
28
 good megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
58
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
 weather proofing
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone support
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $350