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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was brought out within a month of the TS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FX580 grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic TS1

 FX580 TS1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FX580

 TS1 FX580 

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS1

 FX580 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 against the TS1.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and TS1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 (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 1280x720 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 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Price at release $499 $380