Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Successor is Panasonic TS2

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 6 months after the TS1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic TS1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm A170
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Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS1
Fujifilm A170 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 features outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the TS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and TS1.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS1 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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 | 32-96mm (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 | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $80 | $380 |