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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR800 TS2 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TS2 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic TS2

 EX-ZR800 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the TS2.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and TS2.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 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 470 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $350