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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 5 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ10 scores against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic TS2

 SZ10 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic SZ10

 TS2 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS2

 SZ10 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 vs the TS2.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.4fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 200 photographs -
Battery form 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $350