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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS10

 S1 TS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic S1

 TS10 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS10

 S1 TS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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