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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS1 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS1 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TS1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic TS1

 Galaxy Camera 4G TS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TS1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $550