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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was manufactured 3 years after the TS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the LZ20 scores vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic TS1

 LZ20 TS1 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic LZ20

 TS1 LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS1

 LZ20 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 has outside measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and TS1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and TS1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern LZ20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (499g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
58
great battery pack (380 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $380