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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 24 months before the ZS10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS1 matches up against the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TS1 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS10 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS10

 TS1 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS1 versus the ZS10.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
61
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $350