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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A99
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS1 and Sony A99 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TS1 was introduced 8 years before the A99 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS1 grades versus the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony A99 II

 TS1 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Panasonic TS1

 A99 II TS1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2009Fresher by 93 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony A99 II

 TS1 A99 II 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 features outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS1 against the A99 II.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and A99 II is 93 and 57 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and A99 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
has manual focus
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Sony A99 II Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
MP count excellent (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A99 II Landscape photography highlights
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony A99 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Alpha A99 II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-27 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.42 lb) 849 grams (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photographs
Type of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $380 $3,198