Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX50V
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX50V 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TS1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS1 grades versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony HX50V
TS1 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic TS1
HX50V | TS1 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 51 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX50V
TS1 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 vs the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and HX50V.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to produce more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $380 | $439 |