Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic TS2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FP1
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS2
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |