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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1 was revealed 13 months before the TS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1 scores versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS20

 S1 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic S1

 TS20 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS20

 S1 TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer 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 TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1 against the TS20.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
62
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $269 $179