Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH2 was released 24 months later than the FS15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH2 matches up against the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FS15
FH2 | FS15 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FH2
FS15 | FH2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FS15
FH2 | FS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 vs the FS15.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and FS15.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern FH2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $149 | $180 |