Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was released 5 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS6 matches up vs the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS6 versus the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and ZS1.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS6 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TS6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.