• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TS1 advantages over Leica D-LUX 6

  • More telephoto lens reach
    128 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 46 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    184g vs 296g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Leica D-LUX 6 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TS1

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.92 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.4 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • 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
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Leica D-LUX 6
Sony DSC-W170
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Canon SD970 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
Leica D-LUX 6
Canon SD970 IS
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS2

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
Leica D-LUX 6
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Samsung EX2F
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Leica D-LUX 6
Samsung EX2F
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Panasonic LX7

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Panasonic LX7
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Leica D-LUX 6
Panasonic LX7
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
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