Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS1 was released 6 years prior to the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS1 scores against the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS40
TS1 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic TS1
ZS40 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS40
TS1 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS1 compared to the ZS40.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and ZS40.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $380 | $450 |