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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
Panasonic ZS40
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS40

 TS1 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS40 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS40

 TS1 ZS40 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
61
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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