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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was released at a similar time to the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS2 scores vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony S2000

 TS2 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic TS2

 S2000 TS2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony S2000

 TS2 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 has got outside 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) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 versus the S2000.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and S2000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Sony S2000
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Bionz
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $225