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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm T500 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm T500

 TS2 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm T500 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
41
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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