Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS2

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 12 months prior to the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 scores against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the TS2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TS2.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to result in extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.