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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out 4 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ40 grades versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic TS2

 LZ40 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic LZ40

 TS2 LZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS2

 LZ40 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 features external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ40 versus the TS2.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and TS2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and TS2.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent LZ40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (524g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
55
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $219 $350