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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled within a month of the TS2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH20 grades vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic TS2

 FH20 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FH20

 TS2 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS2

 FH20 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 versus the TS2.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and TS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $350