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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Panasonic TS20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS20

 S1 TS20 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2012More recent by 86 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic S1

 TS20 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS20

 S1 TS20 
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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
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