Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z280 was released 4 years before the TS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic TS5
| EX-Z280 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Casio EX-Z280
| TS5 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic TS5
| EX-Z280 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 against the TS5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and TS5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2013-07-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 115k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 370 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-80 | DMW-BCM13 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $180 | $350 |
