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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF2
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was unveiled 9 months later than the TS1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GF1 grades against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic TS1

 GF1 TS1 
RevealedOctober 2009January 2009Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GF1

 TS1 GF1 

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic TS1

 GF1 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 has external dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GF1 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and TS1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and TS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GF1 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The younger GF1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
25
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2009-10-14 2009-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385 grams (0.85 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 513 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $380