Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic TS2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FP2
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Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS2
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |