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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was unveiled 4 months prior to the ZS5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS2 matches up against the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 TS2 ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS2 vs the ZS5.
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and ZS5.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
27
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (214g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
67
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
 lighter than average in class (214g)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
31
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (214g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-26 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
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 1 1
Price at launch $350 $300