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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was revealed 13 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS2 scores against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony S930

 TS2 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic TS2

 S930 TS2 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony S930

 TS2 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TS2 and the S930.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent TS2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Sony S930
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $219