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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic TS2

 FZ60 TS2 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FZ60

 TS2 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS2

 FZ60 TS2 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and TS2 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (493g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
57
good battery power (450 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (493g)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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