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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic TS2
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP7 was launched 12 months later than the TS2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP7 matches up vs the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic TS2

 FP7 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FP7

 TS2 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS2

 FP7 TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 against the TS2.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and TS2.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FP7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
63
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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 1 1
Price at release $227 $350