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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Panasonic ZR1
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS25 matches up versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic ZR1

 TS25 ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic TS25

 ZR1 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZR1

 TS25 ZR1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 features external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS25 compared to the ZR1.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and ZR1.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS25 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT25 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $280