Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 6 months later than the ZR1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS10 grades against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS10 vs the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.