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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 12 months after the TS2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH5 grades against the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic TS2

          

          

            
 FH5 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FH5

          

          

            
 TS2 FH5 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS2

          

          

            
 FH5 TS2 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH5 compared to the TS2.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and TS2.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FH5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than average (121 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
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 lighter than average (121 grams)
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 environment proof
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than average (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $169 $350