Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZR1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.