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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 24 months later than the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR15 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TS2 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR15 TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the TS2.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 16MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.10 m
Flash settings 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $350