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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was released at a similar time to the W370 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS2 grades versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony W370

 TS2 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS2

 W370 TS2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony W370

 TS2 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 features physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS2 compared to the W370.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and W370.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Other name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $230