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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 11 months before the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS1 matches up vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony S2000

 TS1 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic TS1

 S2000 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony S2000

 TS1 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 against the S2000.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and S2000.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS1 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Other name Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 189g (0.42 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $225