Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 9 months prior to the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the TS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and TS5.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.