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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was announced 20 months later than the TS2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX90 scores vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic TS2

 FX90 TS2 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FX90

 TS2 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS2

 FX90 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FX90 vs the TS2.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and TS2.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
60
has focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-26 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 gr (0.33 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style 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 One One
Retail cost $227 $350