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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 19 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LS5 grades against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic TS2

 LS5 TS2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic LS5

 TS2 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS2

 LS5 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 vs the TS2.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and TS2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher LS5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average (126g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
36
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-21 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $294 $350