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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was unveiled very close to the S950 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS1 grades versus the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony S950

 TS1 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic TS1

 S950 TS1 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony S950

 TS1 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS1 compared to the S950.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and S950.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Sony S950
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony S950
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.42 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $130