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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 TS2 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 TS2 EX-ZR1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 TS2 
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the TS2.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and TS2.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
68
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (255 grams)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
51
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
70
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than average (255g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
 environment proofing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
52
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (255 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-25 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 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 exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 255g (0.56 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $572 $350