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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was unveiled 13 months before the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS2 grades versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax S1

 TS2 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic TS2

 S1 TS2 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax S1

 TS2 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS2 compared to the S1.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Pentax S1
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
67
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Optio S1
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-26 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $174