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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was unveiled 24 months prior to the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS2 matches up vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic TS20

 TS2 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic TS2

 TS20 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS20

 TS2 TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS2 against the TS20.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and TS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-26 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 188 gr (0.41 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $179