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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS1 scores vs the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 TS1 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS7 TS1 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS7

 TS1 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TS1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
61
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Other name Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $350