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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was brought out 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX78 scores against the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic TS1

 FX78 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FX78

 TS1 FX78 

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS1

 FX78 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 has outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 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).

Check out the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger FX78 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX78
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-25 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $210 $380