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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 6 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH1 matches up against the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic TS30

 FH1 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FH1

 TS30 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS30

 FH1 TS30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 offers external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH1 compared to the TS30.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and TS30.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $180