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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and TS1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was released 7 years after the TS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ2500 grades vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ2500 TS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 94 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 TS1 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ2500 TS1 

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and TS1 is 53 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and TS1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
66
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-09-19 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 915 gr (2.02 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $998 $380