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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR300 TS2 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TS2 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR300 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the TS2.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and TS2.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
71
great battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-22 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $350