Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was released 6 years after the TS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 grades against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 versus the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS25 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and TS25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.