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Panasonic TS1 Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 6400
    • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
    • 2.0fps continuous shooting
    • and HD at 30fps Video Recording
    • 189g. 98 x 63 x 23 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT1
    • Replaced by Panasonic TS2
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    Panasonic TS1 Overview

    Launched in January 2009 , Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is a 12.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body and 4.6x zoom 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 lens. TS1 is also sold as Lumix DMC-FT1 in some countries. Panasonic later replaced TS1 with TS2. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 (Lumix DMC-FT1) vs Panasonic TS2

    Panasonic TS1 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Panasonic TS1 is a member of Panasonic's Waterproof class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Panasonic Waterproof Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Panasonic TS6
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    2015 16.0MP - 1/2.33' 10.0 fps 110 x 67 x 29mm 214g
    Panasonic TS30
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    2015 16.0MP - 1/2.33 1.3 fps 104 x 58 x 20mm 142g
    Panasonic TS5
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    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 110 x 67 x 29mm 214g
    Panasonic TS25
    Compare
    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 104 x 58 x 20mm 144g
    Panasonic TS20
    Compare
    2012 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 101 x 58 x 19mm 142g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Panasonic TS6 vs TS30 vs TS5 vs TS25 vs TS20


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    Panasonic TS1 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Panasonic TS1 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof
    Shock Proof
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    11 Focus Points
    189g Light Body
    Environmental Sealing
    40 MB Internal Storage
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    1/1300s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.30
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90

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    Panasonic TS1 Physical Specs
    Panasonic TS1 weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) and has external dimensions of 98 x 63 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 0.91″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 23mm, it is quite small, 5mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Panasonic TS1 with the dimensions:

    Panasonic TS1 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Panasonic TS1 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Panasonic TS1, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Panasonic TS1 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Panasonic TS1 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Panasonic TS1 with its main competitors:

    Panasonic TS1 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs TS1 Thickness vs TS1
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS2
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    188g 1g lighter 24mm 1mm thicker
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS3
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    197g 8g heavier 27mm 4mm thicker
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS6
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    214g 25g heavier 29mm 6mm thicker
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS5
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    214g 25g heavier 29mm 6mm thicker
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS30
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    142g 47g lighter 20mm 3mm thinner
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Olympus FE-45
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    142g 47g lighter 23mm equal thickness
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Ricoh WG-70
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    193g 4g heavier 30mm 7mm thicker
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Olympus E-P1
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    355g 166g heavier 36mm 13mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Panasonic TS1 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof).

    Panasonic TS1 Lens

    Panasonic TS1 features a 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm, and 128mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    TS1
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    TS1
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.30 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    TS1
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    TS1
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    TS1 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    Panasonic TS1 Sensor and Photography Features

    Panasonic TS1 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. TS1 has a native ISO range of 80 - 6400 but unfortunately, Panasonic TS1 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Canon PowerShot S100 in the same price range.

    Panasonic TS1 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Panasonic TS1 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Waterproof cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Panasonic TS1's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Panasonic TS1 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Panasonic TS1 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Panasonic TS1 LCD

    Panasonic TS1 has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Panasonic TS1 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Waterproof Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    TS1 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder.

    Panasonic TS1 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect TS1 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Panasonic TS1 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS2
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS3
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    1920 x 1080 310shots No No No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS6
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    1920 x 1080 370shots Yes No Yes
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS5
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 370shots Yes No Yes
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Panasonic TS30
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    1280 x 720 250shots No No No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Olympus FE-45
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    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Ricoh WG-70
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    1920 x 1080 300shots No No No
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera Olympus E-P1
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    1280 x 720 300shots No No No

    Panasonic TS1 Video Features

    With Panasonic TS1, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in and AVCHD Lite formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Panasonic TS1 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Waterproof Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Waterproof Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Panasonic TS1 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Panasonic TS1 can shoot continuously at max speed of 2 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1300 sec.

    Flash

    TS1 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Panasonic TS1 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 11 points to choose from.



    What type of Photography is Panasonic TS1 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Panasonic TS1 in 5 different photography areas.

    Panasonic TS1 for Portrait Photography

    Panasonic TS1 has a score of 22 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTS1.
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic TS1 for Portrait Photography

    Panasonic TS1 for Street Photography

    Panasonic TS1 has a score of 47 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic TS1 for Street Photography

    Panasonic TS1 for Sports Photography

    Panasonic TS1 has a score of 20 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTS1.
    Environmental Sealings
    11 Focus Points
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    128 mm Tele Lens

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic TS1 for Sports Photography

    Panasonic TS1 for Daily Photography

    Panasonic TS1 has a score of 63 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    189g
    Environmental Sealings
    4.6X Optical Zoom

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic TS1 for Daily Photography

    Panasonic TS1 for Landscape Photography

    Panasonic TS1 has a score of 19 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTS1.
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Environmental Sealings
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Panasonic TS1 for Landscape Photography
    Panasonic TS1 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Panasonic TS1 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Panasonic TS1 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Panasonic TS1

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Panasonic TS1 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Panasonic TS2
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    Panasonic TS3
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    Panasonic TS6
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    Panasonic TS5
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    Panasonic TS30
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    Olympus FE-45
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    Ricoh WG-70
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    Panasonic TS1 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Panasonic TS1 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Panasonic TS1's price range.

    Panasonic TS1 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Panasonic TS1 has an Overall Score of 38/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is ranked #208 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Waterproof), and ranked #772 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #772 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #208 out of 631 in Top Ranking Waterproof Cameras
    #51 out of 76 in Top Ranking Waterproof Cameras
    #285 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #31 out of 76 in Lightest Waterproof Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(189g)
    #441 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Panasonic TS1
    Does the Panasonic TS1 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Panasonic TS1 have RAW support?
    Does the Panasonic TS1 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Panasonic TS1 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Panasonic TS1?
    What is the Sensor Size of Panasonic TS1?
    is the Panasonic TS1 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Panasonic TS1 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Panasonic TS1 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Panasonic TS1?
    What is the Weight of Panasonic TS1?
    What are the Dimensions of Panasonic TS1?
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Panasonic
    Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
    Also known as Lumix DMC-FT1
    Announced 2009-01-27
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 28-128 mm (4.6×)
    Max Aperture F3.3-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1300s
    Max Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
    Sensor Area 27.72mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 11
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats AVCHD Lite
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 189g
    Physical Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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