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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 13 months prior to the TS4 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1 matches up vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS4

 S1 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic S1

 TS4 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS4

 S1 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and TS4.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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great battery life (310 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $269 $399