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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(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
Panasonic TS2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic TS2

 SZ1 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic SZ1

 TS2 SZ1 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS2

 SZ1 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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