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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was introduced 5 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS1 scores vs the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic TS5

 TS1 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic TS1

 TS5 TS1 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS5

 TS1 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 offers 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS1 versus the TS5.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and TS5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
52
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 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 speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $350