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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

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

 TS3 S1 

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).

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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
42
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