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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was launched 4 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2 matches up versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic TS30

 S2 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic S2

 TS30 S2 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS30

 S2 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 features external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2 compared to the TS30.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and TS30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S2
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
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great battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112g (0.25 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $180