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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 13 months before the TS20 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH2 matches up versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic TS20

 FH2 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FH2

 TS20 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS20

 FH2 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH2 compared to the TS20.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and TS20.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
72
great battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 270 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $179