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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TS2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was manufactured 9 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1R matches up versus the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic TS2

 S1R TS2 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2010Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic S1R

 TS2 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS2

 S1R TS2 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1R against the TS2.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and TS2 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide more detail due to its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-02-01 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
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, MOV, H.264, 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 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $3,698 $350