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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 12 months after the TS1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH20 matches up vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic TS1

 FH20 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FH20

 TS1 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS1

 FH20 TS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 and the TS1.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and TS1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $179 $380