Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic TS1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and TS1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was revealed 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-1 scores against the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-1 and the TS1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and TS1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and TS1.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger XZ-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.