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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR100 TS1 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TS1 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR100 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the TS1.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and TS1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average (204 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $380