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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed 12 months later than the TS1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH3 matches up against the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic TS1

 FH3 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FH3

 TS1 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS1

 FH3 TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH3 versus the TS1.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FH3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $380