Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax MX-1
TS1 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS1
MX-1 | TS1 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax MX-1
TS1 | MX-1 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |