Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TS1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TS1 was released 3 months earlier than the ZS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS1 matches up vs the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS1 and the ZS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and ZS1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.