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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was released 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LS5 scores versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic TS1

 LS5 TS1 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic LS5

 TS1 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS1

 LS5 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 features physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the LS5 vs the TS1.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and TS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern LS5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-21 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $294 $380