Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -TSx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -TSx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS6
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    		January
    2015    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS5
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    		July
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS4
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    		January
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS3
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    		August
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS2
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    		January
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS1 January
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 vs Lumix DMC-TS5 vs Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Lumix DMC-TS1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Successor

    In 2010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
    Freeze Proof vs
    Lighter 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) vs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 1.8 fps vs 2.3 fps
    External Flash Connectivity vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 vs Lumix DMC-TS2.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1.

    Panasonic TS2
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic TS3
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic TS5
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic TS4
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic TS6
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Fujifilm X100F
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Sony TX30
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.2 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 comes with DMW-BCF10 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 40 MB internal storage and a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1's shutter speed can go up to 1/1300 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has dimensions of 98 x 63 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 0.91"). It weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    98 mm (3.86")

    63 mm (2.48")

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    63 mm (2.48")

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    23 mm (0.91")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    55

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    91

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 gets a score of 91 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and give score of 53 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 a score of 61 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    38

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 a score of 38 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    82

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 a score of 82 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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