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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was announced 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2 grades versus the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic TS1

 S2 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic S2

 TS1 S2 

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS1

 S2 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and TS1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (112g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 gr (0.25 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (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 280 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $380