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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was unveiled 18 months later than the TS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ40 grades versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ40 TS1 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ40

 TS1 FZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ40 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 provides external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 versus the TS1.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and TS1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and TS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FZ40 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (494g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (494g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $420 $380