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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS1 grades versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 TS1 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS70 TS1 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2009More recent by 100 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS70

 TS1 ZS70 

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 against the ZS70.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
61
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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 file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $450