Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2100
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Superseded the Panasonic TS1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS2 matches up versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony S2100
| TS2 | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic TS2
| S2100 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony S2100
| TS2 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS2 compared to the S2100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and S2100.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
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weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.10 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 188g (0.41 lb) | 167g (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 Overall 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $350 | $0 |