Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1
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84 Imaging
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- Updated by Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Introduced July 2013
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TS2 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS2 was brought out 4 years before the MX-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS2 scores versus the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax MX-1
TS2 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS2
MX-1 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax MX-1
TS2 | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 provides 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) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS2 compared to the MX-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and MX-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS2 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $400 |