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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was brought out 5 years after the TS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ8 scores against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic TS1

 SZ8 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic SZ8

 TS1 SZ8 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS1

 SZ8 TS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ8 and the TS1.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and TS1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SZ8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
67
lighter than others (159 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 16MP 12MP
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $275 $380