• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TS2 advantages over Fujifilm F500EXR

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm F500EXR advantages over Panasonic DMC-TS2

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS1

Panasonic DMC-TS2
Panasonic DMC-TS1
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS2 vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Fujifilm F500EXR
Panasonic DMC-TS1
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Panasonic DMC-TS2
Canon SD970 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS2 vs Canon SD970 IS

Fujifilm F500EXR
Canon SD970 IS
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Canon SD970 IS

Compared to Fujifilm F550EXR

Panasonic DMC-TS2
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS2 vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Fujifilm F500EXR
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F600EXR

Panasonic DMC-TS2
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS2 vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Fujifilm F500EXR
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Compared to Panasonic TS4

Panasonic DMC-TS2
Panasonic TS4
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Manual focus
  • $192
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-TS2 vs Panasonic TS4

Fujifilm F500EXR
Panasonic TS4
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $192
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Panasonic TS4

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