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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TS5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1 matches up against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS5

 S1 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic S1

 TS5 S1 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS5

 S1 TS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the TS5.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and TS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
62
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 370 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $269 $350