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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was introduced 4 years before the TF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS2 matches up vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony TF1

 TS2 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic TS2

 TF1 TS2 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony TF1

 TS2 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS2 versus the TF1.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TF1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Sony TF1
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proof
provides touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Sony TF1
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-26 2013-06-21
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $266