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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS2 matches up vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS45

 TS2 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZS45 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS45

 TS2 ZS45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 features external measurements 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 ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS2 compared to the ZS45.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and ZS45.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (249g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-26 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak 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
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 350 pictures
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
Retail cost $350 $300