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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was released 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ5 grades vs the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic TS2

 SZ5 TS2 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic SZ5

 TS2 SZ5 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS2

 SZ5 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ5 and the TS2.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
70
lighter than average in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 file format MPEG-4 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 136 grams (0.30 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $195 $350