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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung ST80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 11 months prior to the ST80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS1 matches up vs the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung ST80

 TS1 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic TS1

 ST80 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung ST80

 TS1 ST80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS1 and the ST80.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and ST80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST80 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung ST80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung ST80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-27 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $249