Panasonic TS25 vs Panasonic ZS1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS25 was announced 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS25 grades vs the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS25 versus the ZS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS25 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS25 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TS25 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.