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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was announced 13 months prior to the TS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH5 scores vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic TS20

 FH5 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FH5

 TS20 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS20

 FH5 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 versus the TS20.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and TS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.27 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 260 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $169 $179