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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was announced 13 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH2 grades versus the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic TS4

 FH2 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FH2

 TS4 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS4

 FH2 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and TS4.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
72
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competitors (121g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $399