Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS20

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed about the same time to the TS20 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH8 matches up against the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH8 vs the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and TS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.