Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic TS1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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic TS2
FH8 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FH8
TS2 | FH8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic TS2
FH8 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |