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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 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 TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 24 months before the TS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1 grades against the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS25

 S1 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic S1

 TS25 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS25

 S1 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 vs the TS25.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $269 $180