Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

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    Highlights

    • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -TSx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -TSx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS6
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    		January
    2015    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS5
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    		July
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS4
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    		January
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS3
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    		August
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS2 January
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS1
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    		January
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 vs Lumix DMC-TS5 vs Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Lumix DMC-TS1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-TS1 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
    Freeze Proof vs
    Lighter 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) vs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 1.8 fps vs 2.3 fps
    External Flash Connectivity vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Lumix DMC-TS1.

    Successor

    In 2011 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.7 fps vs 1.8 fps
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Built-in GPS vs
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
    Lower Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 100 vs 80
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
    Heavier 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) vs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
    Internal Storage 19 MB vs 40 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Lumix DMC-TS3.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, / 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536 , 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2.

    Panasonic TS3
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic TS6
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic TS1
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Panasonic TS5
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic TS4
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon SX740 HS
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Nikon S8000
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 40 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2's shutter speed can go up to 1/1300 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.10 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 has dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94"). It weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    99 mm (3.9")

    63 mm (2.48")

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    24 mm (0.94")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    58

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    91

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 gets a score of 91 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    47

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 a score of 64 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    82

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 a score of 82 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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