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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS1 matches up against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TS1 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS60 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 84 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS60

 TS1 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $248