Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic ZR1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS2 was introduced 7 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS2 scores against the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZR1
| TS2 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic TS2
| ZR1 | TS2 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZR1
| TS2 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS2 against the ZR1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and ZR1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher TS2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT2 | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine V |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.10 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $350 | $280 |