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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 2 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ150 grades versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic TS2

 FZ150 TS2 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 27 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FZ150

 TS2 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS2

 FZ150 TS2 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 offers external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ150 against the TS2.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and TS2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and TS2.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern FZ150 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
56
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (528g)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (528g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-04-11 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 grams (1.16 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $350