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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled at a similar time to the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS15 matches up versus the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic TS1

 FS15 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FS15

 TS1 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic TS1

 FS15 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 versus the TS1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-16 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $380