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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was revealed 7 years after the TS2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ80 matches up versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic TS2

 FZ80 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2010Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FZ80

 TS2 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS2

 FZ80 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ80 vs the TS2.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and TS2 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and TS2.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
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includes touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2017-01-04 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $350