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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was launched 5 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX100 matches up against the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic TS1

 LX100 TS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic LX100

 TS1 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS1

 LX100 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 features exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 and the TS1.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and TS1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
66
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
75
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (13MP)
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-09-15 2009-01-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4112 x 3088 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393 gr (0.87 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $800 $380