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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was unveiled 5 years before the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS1 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS1 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic TS1

 Galaxy Camera TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS1 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has got outer 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS1 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
37
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT1 Wi-Fi
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 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
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $450