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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 18 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR100 TS2 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TS2 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR100 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the TS2.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and TS2.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (204g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $350