Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH3 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH3 grades against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic TS6
FH3 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FH3
TS6 | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 60 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS6
FH3 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 and the TS6.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and TS6.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 370 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $160 | $300 |