Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 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
- Announced July 2011
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic TS20
EX-ZR100 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Casio EX-ZR100
TS20 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic TS20
EX-ZR100 | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 |