Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Old Model is Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS2
Fujifilm T500 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm T500
TS2 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS2
Fujifilm T500 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TS2.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $350 |