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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZS40 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS2 matches up against the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS40

 TS2 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZS40 TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS40

 TS2 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS2 and the ZS40.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and ZS40.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-26 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 6.40 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - 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
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $450