Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS2
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax S1
TS1 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic TS1
S1 | TS1 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax S1
TS1 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |