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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was released 6 months after the TS2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX700 matches up versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic TS2

 FX700 TS2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FX700

 TS2 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic TS2

 FX700 TS2 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 compared to the TS2.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and TS2.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
38
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $350