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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 3 years before the S1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS1 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax S1

 TS1 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic TS1

 S1 TS1 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax S1

 TS1 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 vs the S1.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and S1.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax S1 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Pentax S1
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio S1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $174