Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was manufactured 9 months before the TS2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS12 scores vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 vs the TS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and TS2.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.