Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS20

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was brought out very close to the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2 scores versus the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 has external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2 vs the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and TS20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.