Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX50

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out 24 months before the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS2 scores against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 has external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TS2 against the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and WX50.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older TS2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.