Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.