Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS25

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.