Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS20

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH20 grades versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH20 compared to the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and TS20.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.