Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic TS2
EX-ZR100 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-ZR100
TS2 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS2
EX-ZR100 | TS2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |