Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1
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38 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
34 Features
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS2

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH27 was manufactured 24 months after the TS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH27 scores versus the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic TS1
FH27 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FH27
TS1 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS1
FH27 | TS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 versus the TS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and TS1.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FH27 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 189g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $229 | $380 |