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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 8 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TS4 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 TS4 EX-ZR1000 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TS4 
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the TS4.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and TS4.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
68
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
50
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (310 CIPA)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
70
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 good battery pack (310 shots)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (310 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone support
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic TS4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-09-25 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $572 $399