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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was revealed 12 months before the TS2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX580 grades versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic TS2

 FX580 TS2 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FX580

 TS2 FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS2

 FX580 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FX580 and the TS2.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and TS2.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 One One
Price at launch $499 $350