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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS1 was announced 8 years prior to the ZS100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS1 scores versus the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 TS1 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS100 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 84 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS100

 TS1 ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS1 and the ZS100.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS100 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and ZS100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than others (312g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography features
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography details
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than others (312g)
offers touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography features
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 312 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $700