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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1R was revealed 7 years after the TS20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1R scores against the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic TS20

 S1R TS20 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2012More modern by 86 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic S1R

 TS20 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS20

 S1R TS20 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R provides exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1R versus the TS20.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and TS20 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and TS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with more detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
high MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
60
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
high MP (47 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 shots)
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-02-01 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 47 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 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail price $3,698 $179