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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm A170 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm A170

 TS1 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm A170 TS1 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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