Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS10 was brought out 9 months later than the ZS1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS10 scores versus the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 has got external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS10 vs the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and ZS1.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TS10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.