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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm XF1 TS1 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 TS1 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm XF1 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the TS1.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and TS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (255g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (255g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $380