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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was released 2 years after the TS1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX90 grades versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic TS1

 FX90 TS1 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FX90

 TS1 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS1

 FX90 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX90 vs the TS1.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and TS1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer FX90 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
60
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
36
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-26 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149g (0.33 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $227 $380