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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TF1
(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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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competition (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proof
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sony TF1
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Sony 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