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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 24 months later than the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH8 scores vs the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic TS2

 FH8 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FH8

 TS2 FH8 

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic TS2

 FH8 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 versus the TS2.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FH8 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $350