Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony H50
TS2 | H50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic TS2
H50 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony H50
TS2 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |