Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2
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93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic TS2
S2 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic S2
TS2 | S2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS2
S2 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |