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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was brought out 24 months later than the TS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 grades against the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS1

 S1 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic S1

 TS1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS1

 S1 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 and the TS1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and TS1.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
62
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (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
Battery life 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $269 $380