Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was introduced 3 years before the TF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1 scores vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony TF1
| S1 | TF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic S1
| TF1 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 29 months | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony TF1
| S1 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 versus the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and TF1.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $269 | $266 |