Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX9
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX9 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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony WX9, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS2 grades versus the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony WX9
| TS2 | WX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic TS2
| WX9 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony WX9
| TS2 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS2 vs the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and WX9.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX9 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $188 |