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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched at a similar time to the TS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm A100 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm A100

 TS1 Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm A100 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the TS1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and TS1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
56
lighter than competition (124g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-04 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $380