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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR400 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TS1 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR400 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the TS1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and TS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 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 surface 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum 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 size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $380