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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ2500
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and TS1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was released 5 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ1000 matches up against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ1000 TS1 
AnnouncedJune 2014January 2009More recent by 66 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 TS1 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ1000 TS1 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 vs the TS1.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and TS1 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
67
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
66
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-06-12 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 831 gr (1.83 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $800 $380