Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25
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37 Features
21 Overall
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28 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FH20 was launched 4 years prior to the TS25 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH20 scores against the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic TS25
FH20 | TS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FH20
TS25 | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS25
FH20 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 compared to the TS25.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and TS25.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 144 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 250 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $180 |