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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and TS1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 10 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 II grades against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ1000 II TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009Fresher by 123 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 TS1 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS1

 FZ1000 II TS1 

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the TS1.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and TS1 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and TS1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
69
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
67
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
67
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2019-02-18 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 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
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $898 $380