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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 12 months after the TS1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP1 matches up vs the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic TS1

 FP1 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FP1

 TS1 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS1

 FP1 TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger FP1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $153 $380