- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Panasonic DMC-TS1 advantages over Olympus TG-6
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More telephoto lens reach
128 mm
vs
100 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Thinner
23 mm
vs
32 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
184g
vs
253g
Lighter weight
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Longer exposure
60
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Olympus TG-6 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TS1
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Fast startup
~0.90
vs
1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Newer
5 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Less shutter lag
0.15
vs
0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps
vs
1.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/2000
vs
1/1300 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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The Competition
Compared to Sony DSC-W170
Panasonic
DMC-TS1
Sony
DSC-W170
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus
TG-6
Sony
DSC-W170
Compared to Canon SD970 IS
Panasonic
DMC-TS1
Canon
SD970 IS
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Wider angle lens
-
Longer exposure
Olympus
TG-6
Canon
SD970 IS
Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS2
Panasonic
DMC-TS1
Panasonic
DMC-TS2
Olympus
TG-6
Panasonic
DMC-TS2
Compared to Olympus TG-4
Panasonic
DMC-TS1
Olympus
TG-4
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Waterproof
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In-camera panoramas
Olympus
TG-6
Olympus
TG-4
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Focus peaking
-
Slower slow-motion
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More pixels
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Compared to Olympus TG-5
Panasonic
DMC-TS1
Olympus
TG-5
Olympus
TG-6
Olympus
TG-5
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Fast startup
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More dots on screen