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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was introduced 19 months later than the TS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G10 grades vs the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic TS1

 G10 TS1 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic G10

 TS1 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS1

 G10 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G10 against the TS1.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and TS1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and TS1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G10 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer G10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
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decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
54
great battery life (380 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
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provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-09 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $380