Panasonic DMC-TS1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.3 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Olympus PEN E-PM1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	DMC-TS1	E-PM1
Alternate Model Number(s):	DMC-FT1
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$399.95	$499.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2009-04-15	2011-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	6.5 oz (184 g) includes batteries	13.5 oz (382 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	3.9 x 2.5 x 0.9 in. (98 x 63 x 23 mm)	4.3 x 2.5 x 1.3 in. (110 x 64 x 34 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	12.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch	4/3
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.53 microns	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		52
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		21.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		10.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		499
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4032 x 3024 (12.2 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), MPO (3D), 12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.8	5.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (60i (20Mbps/17Mbps)) 1280x720 (60p (17Mbps/13Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHD	AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups	Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 128mm	28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.9 - 22.8mm	14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.60x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 / 11 (wide); f/5.9 / 18 (tele)	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	37.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x	2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detection	Contrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area, Up to 8 Faces Detected
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	14.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)	Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1300 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple	324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Intelligent Auto, Beach & Surf, Snow, Sports, Clipboard, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film Grain	Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D, Underwater wide, Underwater macro; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone)
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off. Wireless flash control supported.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.3 - 5.1m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.8m at ISO Auto	Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot-Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHD	AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Included Memory:	50.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional RM-UC1 wired remote
Connections (extended):	DC Input, Viera Link	Accessory Port 2, Multi Connector (USB/AV/Remote), Mini HDMI (Type C)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.03	0.59
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.57
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		15
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.8	5.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		9
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.44 seconds	0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.112 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.011 seconds	0.075 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full Autofocus Lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.289s
Startup Time:	1.8 seconds	1.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.3 seconds	4.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots	330 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable	Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 HD, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker	OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Waterproof (3.0m), Dustproof, Shockproof, Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. Mini HDMI output. Available in silver, green or orange.	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters, Bundled External Flash. Available in Purple, Silver, Pink, White, Black and Brown.