Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
TS1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic TS1
Galaxy Camera 4G | TS1 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |