Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- New Model is Panasonic TS6
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH2 was manufactured 3 years before the TS5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH2 grades vs the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic TS5
FH2 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic FH2
TS5 | FH2 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS5
FH2 | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH2 and the TS5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and TS5.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS16 | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 370 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BCM13 |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $350 |