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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 8 months after the TS1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-Z280 TS1 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TS1 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic TS1

 EX-Z280 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the TS1.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TS1.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-Z280 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $380