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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was released 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ150 scores vs the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ150 TS1 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2009More modern by 39 months
Manual focus 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 FZ150

 TS1 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ150 TS1 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements 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 FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand 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 are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 versus the TS1.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and TS1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and TS1.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer FZ150 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (528g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
56
better than average battery power (410 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (528g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-04-11 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG 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 528 gr (1.16 lb) 189 gr (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 rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $380