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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic TS1
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 6 years after the TS1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ10 matches up versus the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic TS1

 SZ10 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic SZ10

 TS1 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS1

 SZ10 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 and the TS1.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SZ10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $380