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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR700 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TS1 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS1

 EX-ZR700 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the TS1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and TS1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
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better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings 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 (30,20,15 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 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 222g (0.49 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 63 x 23mm (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 470 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $380