Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony WX80
TS2 | WX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic TS2
WX80 | TS2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony WX80
TS2 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |