Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS2

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 20 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH7 grades versus the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 compared to the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and TS2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger FH7 should have an edge in sensor technology.