Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Launched February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TS20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The S1 was revealed 7 years later than the TS20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1 grades versus the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS20
S1 | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 86 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic S1
TS20 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS20
S1 | TS20 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1 compared to the TS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS20 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and TS20.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 images | 250 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Launch pricing | $2,498 | $179 |