Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS1

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was revealed 5 years after the TS1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LZ40 grades versus the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with outside dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 vs the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and TS1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and TS1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent LZ40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.