Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A450
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
Portability
65 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
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65 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
52
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Older Model is Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
Sony A450
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony A450, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very similar but the TS2 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
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Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS2 grades vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony A450
| TS2 | A450 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic TS2
| A450 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony A450
| TS2 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 has got 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) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 vs the A450.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and A450.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The TS2 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier.
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Sony A450 Portrait photography information
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Sony A450
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Sony A450
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse function
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Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Sony A450 Vlogging info
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
can't shoot video
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 188g (0.41 lb) | 560g (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $1,241 |