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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 12 months earlier than the TS2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS1 scores versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic TS2

 TS1 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic TS1

 TS2 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS2

 TS1 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS1 versus the TS2.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and TS2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 data format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $350