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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 12 months after the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 scores against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 S1 TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 S1 TS2 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1 vs the TS2.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TS2.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
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 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
28
 good MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (117g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
62
 lighter than average in class (117g)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 environment sealing
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
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 Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $269 $350