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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic TS2

 S2 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic S2

 TS2 S2 

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS2

 S2 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

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

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S2
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others (112 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (112 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112g (0.25 lb) 188g (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 All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $350