Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 4 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS5 grades versus the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 offers external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS5 versus the ZR1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and ZR1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TS5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.