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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 7 months before the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH27 scores versus the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic TS3

 FH27 TS3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH27

 TS3 FH27 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS3

 FH27 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH27 versus the TS3.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and TS3.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
68
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery pack (310 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 shots 310 shots
Battery type Battery Pack 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 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $380