Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was released 9 years after the TS2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 grades vs the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 offers outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the TS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS2 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TS2.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.