Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Older Model is Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH7 was manufactured around the same time to the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH7 scores versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic TS3
FH7 | TS3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FH7
TS3 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS3
FH7 | TS3 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH7 against the TS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and TS3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS22 | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 310 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $149 | $380 |