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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1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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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 12 months later than the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the AX350 grades against the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic TS2

 AX350 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the FujiFilm AX350

 TS2 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic TS2

 AX350 TS2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 and the TS2.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and TS2.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent AX350 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
29
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
30
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
28
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic TS2
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $350