Panasonic TS5 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS5 was brought out 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS5 grades versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony S2000
TS5 | S2000 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic TS5
S2000 | TS5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony S2000
TS5 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS5 compared to the S2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and S2000.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TS5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | 370 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | $225 |