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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released 3 years earlier than the TS4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH3 matches up against the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic TS4

 FH3 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FH3

 TS4 FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS4

 FH3 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH3 and the TS4.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Other name Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 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 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $399