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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was announced 24 months earlier than the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS2 scores versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic TS4

 TS2 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic TS2

 TS4 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS4

 TS2 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS2 versus the TS4.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and TS4.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
better than average battery (310 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-26 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 310 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $399