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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 9 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS80 grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS80 TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 111 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS80

 TS1 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS1

 ZS80 TS1 

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and TS1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and TS1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
79
better than average battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name Lumix DC-TZ95 Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2018-02-18 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $448 $380