Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TX1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS2 was revealed 6 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS2 grades versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 has got outside 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TS2 versus the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and TX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.