Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2 was released 24 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2 scores against the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 has got exterior measurements 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 TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S2 compared to the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and TS2.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.