Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- New Model is Panasonic TS4
(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
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TS3 was released 6 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS3 grades vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax S1
TS3 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic TS3
S1 | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax S1
TS3 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | March 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS3 versus the S1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and S1.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 310 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $380 | $174 |