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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 6 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS1 scores against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 TS1 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS35 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS35

 TS1 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 vs the ZS35.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TS1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2014-01-06
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $300