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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced 19 months earlier than the TS3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH3 scores versus the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic TS3

 FH3 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH3

 TS3 FH3 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS3

 FH3 TS3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 offers external 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 TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 vs the TS3.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and TS3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery life (310 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 310 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $380