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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 5 months prior to the TS5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic TS5

 EX-ZR400 TS5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TS5 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic TS5

 EX-ZR400 TS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external measurements 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the TS5.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and TS5.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic TS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT 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 rate 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $350