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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS1 matches up versus the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS8

 TS1 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS8 TS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS8

 TS1 ZS8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 features physical dimensions 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 ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TS1 compared to the ZS8.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and ZS8.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
61
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $275