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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and TS1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was launched 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LF1 scores versus the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic TS1

 LF1 TS1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic LF1

 TS1 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic TS1

 LF1 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the LF1 against the TS1.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and TS1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The LF1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger LF1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $380