Panasonic TS2 vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony NEX-7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS2 was revealed 22 months before the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS2 matches up against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS2 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and NEX-7 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and NEX-7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.