Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
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- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PEN-F was released 6 years after the TS2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PEN-F scores versus the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic TS2
PEN-F | TS2 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic TS2
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F offers physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F and the TS2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and TS2 is 84 and 93 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and TS2.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger PEN-F provides an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-01-27 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $350 |