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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic TS2 and Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was manufactured 12 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS2 scores versus the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony S950

 TS2 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic TS2

 S950 TS2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony S950

 TS2 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 features physical dimensions 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS2 and the S950.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and S950.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer TS2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Sony S950
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony S950
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $130