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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 5 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic TS30

 EX-ZR10 TS30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TS30 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2010Fresher by 52 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS30

 EX-ZR10 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the TS30.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and TS30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 grams (0.39 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $180