Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic TS4
EX-Z16 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-Z16
TS4 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | September 2010 | Newer by 16 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic TS4
EX-Z16 | TS4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |