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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out about the same time to the TS2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FH3 grades versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic TS2

 FH3 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FH3

 TS2 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS2

 FH3 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 against the TS2.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $350