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Leica C vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Released September 2013
  • Additionally Known as Typ112
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Leica C vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close but the C (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The C was launched 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the C grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic TS1

 C TS1 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2009More recent by 57 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Leica C

 TS1 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic TS1

 C TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica C has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the C vs the TS1.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and TS1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The C offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The newer C should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica C as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
39
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic TS1
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica C Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as Typ112 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-09-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,299 $380