Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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- 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZS1
TS6 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | May 2009 | More recent by 69 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic TS6
ZS1 | TS6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS1
TS6 | ZS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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 | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $0 |