Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax P70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TS1 was launched at a similar time to the P70 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS1 matches up vs the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax P70
TS1 | P70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic TS1
P70 | TS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax P70
TS1 | P70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | March 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS1 compared to the P70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and P70.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $380 | $200 |