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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS2 was announced 8 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TS2 grades versus the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony A9

 TS2 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic TS2

 A9 TS2 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2010Fresher by 88 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony A9

 TS2 A9 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 features physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS2 versus the A9.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and A9.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TS2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A9 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
84
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Sony A9
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Sony A9
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery life (650 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
Sony A9 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony A9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Alpha A9
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-26 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at release $350 $4,498