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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS2 scores vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony W730

 TS2 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic TS2

 W730 TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 35 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony W730

 TS2 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 features outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS2 vs the W730.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and W730.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Sony W730
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-26 2013-01-08
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $138