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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 12 months after the TS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP2 scores versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic TS1

 FP2 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FP2

 TS1 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS1

 FP2 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 and the TS1.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and TS1.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher FP2 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (151 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
56
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others (151g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $380