Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Released January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TS2 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS2 matches up vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS35
TS2 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic TS2
ZS35 | TS2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 48 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS35
TS2 | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 has got physical 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS2 versus the ZS35.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and ZS35.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $300 |