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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 5 years earlier than the DV150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS1 matches up vs the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung DV150F

 TS1 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic TS1

 DV150F TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung DV150F

 TS1 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS1 and the DV150F.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and DV150F.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
34
really wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung DV150F
Other name Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $150