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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2007
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The L1 was launched 3 years prior to the TS2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L1 grades versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic TS2

 L1 TS2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic L1

 TS2 L1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010April 2007More modern by 34 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kSharper display (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic TS2

 L1 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic L1 offers physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L1 compared to the TS2.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and TS2 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and TS2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will show more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic L1
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (7MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2007-04-11 2010-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 207 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,500 $350