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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic TS6 versus Panasonic ZR1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was manufactured 5 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS6 scores versus the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZR1

 TS6 ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009More recent by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic TS6

 ZR1 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZR1

 TS6 ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS6 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 versus the ZR1.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and ZR1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TS6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
52
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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