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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 3 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR300 TS1 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TS1 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR300 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the TS1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and TS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-22 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (15, 30 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 file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205g (0.45 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $380