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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced within a month of the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP1 matches up vs the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic TS2

 FP1 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FP1

 TS2 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS2

 FP1 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing 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 Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 versus the TS2.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $153 $350