Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS2

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 months prior to the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the TS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and TS2.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.