Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 5 years before the TS6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH2 matches up vs the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides outside measurements 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 TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 against the TS6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and TS6.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind in sensor innovation.