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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS1 grades vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TS1 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS25 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS25

 TS1 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS1 versus the ZS25.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and ZS25.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $300