Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150/Panasonic-FZ150-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic TS2
FZ150 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FZ150
TS2 | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS2
FZ150 | TS2 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS2-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ150-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |