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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
Pentax P70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax P70

 TS1 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic TS1

 P70 TS1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax P70

 TS1 P70 
RevealedJanuary 2009March 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
Pentax P70 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (155g)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio P70
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