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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS2 and Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS2 scores versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony WX80

 TS2 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic TS2

 WX80 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony WX80

 TS2 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 provides outside 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) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS2 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS2 against the WX80.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX80 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-26 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 188 grams (0.41 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 Single Single
Retail price $350 $276