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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 5 months later than the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH6 grades against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic TS3

 FH6 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH6

 TS3 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS3

 FH6 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 vs the TS3.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and TS3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
71
good battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
64
great battery power (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $129 $380