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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was released 5 years after the TS2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ300 matches up versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic TS2

 FZ300 TS2 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2010More modern by 67 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FZ300

 TS2 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS2

 FZ300 TS2 

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 features exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 versus the TS2.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and TS2 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and TS2.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery (380 shots)
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-07-16 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 grams (1.52 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $598 $350