Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3 was released 24 months later than the TS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3 scores vs the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic TS1
| S3 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic S3
| TS1 | S3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS1
| S3 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 comes with external dimensions 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 TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S3 compared to the TS1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and TS1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S3 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 189 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 250 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $110 | $380 |
