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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was unveiled 9 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1H grades against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic TS2

 S1H TS2 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2010More recent by 117 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic S1H

 TS2 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS2

 S1H TS2 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1H and the TS2.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TS2 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and TS2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern S1H will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
67
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (400 shots)
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-08-28 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
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 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $3,998 $350