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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic XS1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was announced 3 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS2 matches up against the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic XS1

 TS2 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic TS2

 XS1 TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic XS1

 TS2 XS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS2 and the XS1.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and XS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $130