Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ1 was revealed 24 months after the TS2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ1 grades vs the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic TS2
SZ1 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic SZ1
TS2 | SZ1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS2
SZ1 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ1 vs the TS2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and TS2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SZ1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 131g (0.29 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $350 |