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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 8 years before the ZS70 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS2 matches up vs the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS70

 TS2 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZS70 TS2 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2010Newer by 88 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS70

 TS2 ZS70 

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 features external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS2 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
67
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-26 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $450