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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 5 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z90 scores against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 TS2 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-Z90

		

		

			
 TS2 EX-Z90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 TS2 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the TS2.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and TS2.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
27
 has manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
55
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
17
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
56
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
 weather sealing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
28
 has manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
25
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Highest 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $350