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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Launched July 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TS1 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The TS1 was announced 5 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS1 grades against the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax MX-1

 TS1 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS1

 MX-1 TS1 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax MX-1

 TS1 MX-1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS1 compared to the MX-1.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The TS1 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The older TS1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
Pentax MX-1 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (290 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
great battery (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (391 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography info
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (290 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average (391g)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax MX-1
Other name Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (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, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 391 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $380 $400