Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S1 was manufactured 12 months after the TS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1 matches up vs the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS10
S1 | TS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic S1
TS10 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS10
S1 | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the TS10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TS10.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine IV |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $269 | $249 |