Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZR1

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS20 grades vs the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TS20 vs the ZR1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher TS20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.