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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TS4 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TS4 scores versus the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS1

 TS4 ZS1 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic TS4

 ZS1 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS1

 TS4 ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS4 against the ZS1.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS4 will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent TS4 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 310 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $0