Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS1
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
(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
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Successor is Panasonic TS2

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was released 7 months later than the TS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic TS1
EX-Z90 | TS1 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-Z90
TS1 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS1
EX-Z90 | TS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the TS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and TS1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-Z90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 189 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $380 |