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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Panasonic TS3
(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
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was brought out 19 months before the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH22 scores vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic TS3

 FH22 TS3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH22

 TS3 FH22 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic TS3

 FH22 TS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 compared to the TS3.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and TS3.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
67
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery (310 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
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 rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 310 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $380