Leica C vs Panasonic TS2
92 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33
Leica C vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Revealed September 2013
- Other Name is Typ112
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- New Model is Panasonic TS3
Leica C vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Leica C versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close but the C (1/1.7") and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe C was introduced 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C scores against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica C vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic TS2
C | TS2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 45 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Leica C
TS2 | C |
---|
Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic TS2
C | TS2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Leica C vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica C features outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Leica C versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the C vs the TS2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the C and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Leica C vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C and TS2.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent C is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica C vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Leica C vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also called | Typ112 | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-09-08 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,299 | $350 |