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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was revealed very close to the TS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX48 grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic TS1

 FX48 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FX48

 TS1 FX48 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS1

 FX48 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 against the TS1.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and TS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $325 $380