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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ7 was revealed 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ7 scores against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic TS1

 SZ7 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic SZ7

 TS1 SZ7 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS1

 SZ7 TS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ7 versus the TS1.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and TS1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ7 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $380