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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 24 months later than the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2 scores versus the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic TS10

 S2 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic S2

 TS10 S2 

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS10

 S2 TS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2 vs the TS10.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and TS10.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $109 $249