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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was manufactured 6 months before the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS1 scores against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 TS1 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZR1 TS1 

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZR1

 TS1 ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS1 against the ZR1.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and ZR1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $280