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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 3 years before the TS4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP2 matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic TS4

 FP2 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FP2

 TS4 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS4

 FP2 TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and TS4.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
56
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
great battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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
Card slots One One
Launch price $80 $399