Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.