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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TS4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS1 scores vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic TS4

 TS1 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic TS1

 TS4 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS4

 TS1 TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS1 against the TS4.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and TS4.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older TS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 310 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $399