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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was unveiled 13 months after the H50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS2 grades vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony H50

 TS2 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic TS2

 H50 TS2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony H50

 TS2 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 has outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS2 versus the H50.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and H50.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent TS2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Sony H50
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-26 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $80