As well as being compared against other waterproofs and compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 is also often compared to ultra compacts, travel zooms and entry-level DSLRs. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-TS3 and the Lumix DMC-TS2) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix AW100 and the Coolpix S8200)

compared toWaterproof competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TS1 compared to other waterproof competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a faster max shutter speed (1/3000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second) and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it is older (january, 2009 vs january, 2011), doesn't have a built-in GPS and is less popular.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
2 years newer
$230 - $380

Significant advantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Has a GPS

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-TS3 and DMC-TS1

  • Wide aperture: f/3.3 vs f/3.3
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-TS3 vs the DMC-TS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
1 year newer
$295

Significant advantages of the DMC-TS2 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TS2 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-TS2 and DMC-TS1

  • Wide aperture: f/3.3 vs f/3.3
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-TS2 vs the DMC-TS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
1 year newer
$164 - $266

Significant advantages of the DMC-TS10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TS10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-TS10 and DMC-TS1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-TS10 vs the DMC-TS1

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100
2 years newer
$297 - $300

Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.3
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the AW100 and DMC-TS1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Canon PowerShot D10

Canon PowerShot D10
similar age
$247 - $319

Significant advantages of the D10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the D10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the D10 and DMC-TS1

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/5000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot D10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Fujifilm FinePix XP30
2 years newer
$139 - $240

Significant advantages of the XP30 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Has a GPS

Significant disadvantages of the XP30 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 9 cm vs 5 cm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the XP30 and DMC-TS1

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix XP30 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TS1 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 36 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 1.5"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 6.1 MP) and is newer (january, 2009 vs july, 2006).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,000 fps), doesn't record movies in 24p, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.3 fps vs 40 fps) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Casio Exilim EX-FC150

Casio Exilim EX-FC150
9 months newer

Significant advantages of the EX-FC150 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Shoots much faster: 40 fps vs 2.3 fps
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the EX-FC150 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 28 mm
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the EX-FC150 and DMC-TS1

  • Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the Casio Exilim EX-FC150 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Canon PowerShot A490

Canon PowerShot A490
1 year newer
$102

Significant advantages of the A490 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm

Significant disadvantages of the A490 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the A490 and DMC-TS1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A490 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Sony Cybershot W510

Sony Cybershot DSC-W510
2 years newer
$79

Significant advantages of the W510 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly lighter: 119 g vs 189 g

Significant disadvantages of the W510 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Worse image stabilization: Digital vs Lens
  • Not waterproof
  • Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the W510 and DMC-TS1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom

Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom
2 years older

Significant advantages of the F20 Zoom (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the F20 Zoom (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much lower true resolution: 6.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the F20 Zoom and DMC-TS1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Konica Minolta KD-500 Zoom

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6 years older

Significant advantages of the KD-500 Zoom (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1

Significant disadvantages of the KD-500 Zoom (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much smaller screen: 1.5" vs 2.7"
  • Much lower true resolution: 5 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much worse wide angle: 39 mm vs 28 mm

common strengths of the KD-500 Zoom and DMC-TS1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Konica KD-500 Zoom vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$414 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Not waterproof
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the S100 and DMC-TS1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TS1 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), significantly closer macro focusing (5 cm vs 10 cm) and slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), is slightly larger (compact 98x63x23 mm vs ultra compact 94x55x15 mm), is older (january, 2009 vs august, 2009), is thicker (0.9" vs 0.6") and is significantly heavier (189 g vs 113 g).

Casio Exilim EX-Z33

Casio Exilim EX-Z33
7 months newer
$100 - $144

Significant advantages of the EX-Z33 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Smaller: Ultra compact 95x56x18 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Much lighter: 106 g vs 189 g

Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z33 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm

common strengths of the EX-Z33 and DMC-TS1

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the Casio Exilim EX-Z33 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Casio Exilim EX-S10

Casio Exilim EX-S10
1 year older
$135

Significant advantages of the EX-S10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 94x55x15 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Much lighter: 113 g vs 189 g

Significant disadvantages of the EX-S10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much worse macro capability: 15 cm vs 5 cm

common strengths of the EX-S10 and DMC-TS1

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the Casio Exilim EX-S10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
1 year newer
$129

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Smaller: Ultra compact 94x53x18 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Not waterproof
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1600 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-FH2 and DMC-TS1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH2 vs the DMC-TS1

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TS1 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it is significantly smaller (compact 98x63x23 mm vs compact 105x59x34 mm), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), is thinner (0.9" vs 1.3"), is slightly lighter (189 g vs 229 g) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has much less zoom (4.6x vs 16x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
2 years newer
$289 - $328

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 4.6x
  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 105x59x34 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Much thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DMC-TS1

  • Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
2 years newer
$195 - $328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 4.6x
  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-TS1

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-TS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
similar age

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly more zoom: 12x vs 4.6x
  • Better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-TS1

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS3 vs the DMC-TS1

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200
2 years newer
$219 - $250

Significant advantages of the S8200 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 4.6x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the S8200 (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 104x59x33 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the S8200 and DMC-TS1

  • Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TS1 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), is much smaller (compact 98x63x23 mm vs professional size 133x99x79 mm), is thinner (0.9" vs 3.1"), is much lighter (189 g vs 570 g) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,040k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 17.9 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
1 year newer
$499 - $949 (body only)
$579 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the T2i and DMC-TS1

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 0.9"
  • Light weight: 530 g vs 189 g
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
7 months older
$334 - $595 (body only)
$449 - $460 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XS (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XS (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm

common strengths of the Rebel XS and DMC-TS1

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Very thin: 2.6" vs 0.9"
  • Light weight: 502 g vs 189 g
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
2 years newer
$609 - $800 (body only)
$709 - $1,180 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.1" vs 0.9"

common strengths of the T3i and DMC-TS1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1 year older
$485 (body only)
$629 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the DMC-TS1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the Rebel XSi and DMC-TS1

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 98x63x23 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 0.9"
  • Light weight: 524 g vs 189 g
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1