Clicky

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was launched 4 years after the TS6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1 grades vs the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS6

 S1 TS6 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2015Newer by 50 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic S1

 TS6 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS6

 S1 TS6 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 vs the TS6.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TS6 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TS6.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (380 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
terrible battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (380 per charge)
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-02-01 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $2,498 $300