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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 S1 TS3 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 TS3 S1 
IntroducedAugust 2011March 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
35
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Pentax S1 Street photography information
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (310 CIPA)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
63
 better than average battery (310 CIPA)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
38
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 better than average battery (310 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
31
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no mic socket
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio S1
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