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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 21 months after the TS1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR10 TS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TS1 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR10 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the TS1.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and TS1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $380