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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and TS2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 24 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm F660EXR TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 TS2 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm F660EXR TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the TS2.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and TS2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F660EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (217 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (217g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (217 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $350