Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS1 was unveiled within a month of the E70 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS1 grades versus the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax E70
TS1 | E70 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Panasonic TS1
E70 | TS1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E70
TS1 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 features outside 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 Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS1 compared to the E70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and E70.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS1 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 gr (0.42 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $140 |