Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS3
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Updated by Panasonic TS4
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH20 was released 19 months earlier than the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH20 grades versus the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic TS3
FH20 | TS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH20
TS3 | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic TS3
FH20 | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH20 against the TS3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and TS3.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 310 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $179 | $380 |