Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.