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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 16 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic TS4

 EX-Z16 TS4 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TS4 EX-Z16 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 16 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic TS4

 EX-Z16 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the TS4.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TS4 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and TS4.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic TS4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $399