Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TS1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS1 scores against the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic XS1
TS1 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic TS1
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic XS1
TS1 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS1 against the XS1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and XS1.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 189 gr (0.42 lb) | 103 gr (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $380 | $130 |