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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 7 months earlier than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH5 scores against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic TS3

					

					

						
 FH5 TS3 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH5

					

					

						
 TS3 FH5 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS3

					

					

						
 FH5 TS3 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 vs the TS3.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and TS3.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

						Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than average (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (310 shots)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
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 lighter than average (121 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
 good battery pack (310 shots)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
38
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 good battery pack (310 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than average (121g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 121g (0.27 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $169 $380