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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was launched 18 months later than the TS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 scores versus the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ100 TS1 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ100

 TS1 FZ100 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ100 TS1 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 features physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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).

Examine the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 versus the TS1.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and TS1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and TS1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
64
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $380