Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 5 years before the TS6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1 scores vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 against the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TS6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.