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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced September 2010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was released 16 months before the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic TS4

 EX-ZR10 TS4 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TS4 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS4

 EX-ZR10 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the TS4.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and TS4.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic TS4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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