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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic TS6
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic TS6

 FH3 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FH3

 TS6 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 60 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS6

 FH3 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
good battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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