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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Pentax MX-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax MX-1

 TS2 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS2

 MX-1 TS2 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax MX-1

 TS2 MX-1 
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).

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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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
67
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (290 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (391g)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax MX-1
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