Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic TS2

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was announced 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-10 scores versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 features outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 compared to the TS2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and TS2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and TS2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer EX-10 provides an edge in sensor technology.