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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TS1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was announced 10 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1 grades against the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS1

 S1 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009Fresher by 122 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic S1

 TS1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS1

 S1 TS1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 features outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 vs the TS1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and TS1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery life (380 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (380 shots)
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-02-01 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $2,498 $380