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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Earlier 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was announced 6 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ300 grades versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ300 TS1 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2009More recent by 79 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ300

 TS1 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ300 TS1 

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 has outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and TS1 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and TS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
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better than average battery life (380 shots)
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-07-16 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 grams (1.52 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $598 $380