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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR700 TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TS2 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR700 TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides outside dimensions 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 TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the TS2.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and TS2.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $370 $350