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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic XS1

 TS1 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic TS1

 XS1 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic XS1

 TS1 XS1 
Manual 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 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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