Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- New Model is Olympus 1s
(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
- New Model is Panasonic TS2

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The 1 was unveiled 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 grades vs the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic TS1
1 | TS1 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus 1
TS1 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic TS1
1 | TS1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 and the TS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and TS1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and TS1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The 1 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher 1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 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, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $700 | $380 |