Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Old Model is Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TS2 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FS7 was introduced 12 months before the TS2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS7 matches up versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic TS2
FS7 | TS2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FS7
TS2 | FS7 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic TS2
FS7 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FS7 vs the TS2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and TS2.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS2 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $350 |