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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1 Comparison

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Panasonic TS2

14 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS2 with its predecessor, the Panasonic TS1, list out what is new, its advantages over its older sibling and finally try to conclude if the TS2 is a worthy upgrade to the TS1. Panasonic TS2 was introduced to the market in January 2010 and Panasonic TS1 was launched in January 2009 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 12 months between the two cameras make.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-01-26
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 188g. 99 x 63 x 24 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Compare

Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-27
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 189g. 98 x 63 x 23 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT1

Panasonic TS2 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (Lumix DMC-FT2)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 (Lumix DMC-FT1)

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
188 g vs 189 g 1 g lighter
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Sensor Pixel Area
2.31µm2 vs 1.98µm2 16% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
2.0fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS2 has external dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS1 has external dimensions of 98 x 63 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 0.91″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and the Panasonic TS1. Panasonic TS2 has the same height with Panasonic TS1. On the other hand, with a width of 99mm, it is 1 wider and also with a thickness of 24mm, it is 1mm thicker than Panasonic TS1.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Panasonic TS2 and the Panasonic TS1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Panasonic TS2 and the Panasonic TS1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1.
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic TS2 and the the Panasonic TS1 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic TS2 is 1g lighter than the Panasonic TS1 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

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Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic TS2 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine HD II processor. On the other hand, Panasonic TS1 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the TS2 and TS1 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 Cameras


Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic TS1 has 16% larger pixel area (2.31µm2 vs 1.98µm2) compared to Panasonic TS2, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 features 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.30 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 128mm and have the same max aperture of f5.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TS2
TS1
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TS2
TS1
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TS2
TS1
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TS2
TS1
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic TS2 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS1 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic TS2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic TS1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic TS2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS1 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
11 Focus Points
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
11 Focus Points
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic TS2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic TS1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
188g
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
189g
Environmental Sealings
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic TS2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS1 scores compare:

Panasonic TS2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #189 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #792 out of 1268 in all Cameras
Panasonic TS1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #168 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #759 out of 1268 in all Cameras

Panasonic TS1 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic TS2 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2010-01-26 2009-01-27
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 27.72mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 11
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-128 mm (4.6×) 28-128 mm (4.6×)
Max Aperture F3.3-5.9 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range 5cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 2.70"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1300s 1/1300s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.10 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 188g 189g
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm 98 x 63 x 23mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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