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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured very close to the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP2 matches up versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic TS2

 FP2 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FP2

 TS2 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS2

 FP2 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by 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") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 versus the TS2.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and TS2.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (151g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 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 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $80 $350