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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 6 months before the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic TS20

 EX-ZR100 TS20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TS20 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS20

 EX-ZR100 TS20 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the TS20.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and TS20.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-31
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $179