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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar but the FS42 (1/2.5") and TS1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 3 months later than the TS1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS42 grades versus the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic TS1

 FS42 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FS42

 TS1 FS42 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS1

 FS42 TS1 
IntroducedApril 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS42 versus the TS1.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and TS1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic TS1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
16
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-04-17 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $580 $380