Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS20

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 3 years prior to the TS20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH1 grades vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH1 versus the TS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and TS20.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.