Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Launched July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Old Model is Panasonic TS1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was released 2 years after the TS2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ60 grades vs the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic TS2
FZ60 | TS2 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FZ60
TS2 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS2
FZ60 | TS2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while 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).
See the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 compared to the TS2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and TS2 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and TS2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer FZ60 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493g (1.09 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $350 |