Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS30
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
(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 August 2013
Panasonic TS30
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic TS30
| EX-ZR800 | TS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Casio EX-ZR800
| TS30 | EX-ZR800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | August 2013 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic TS30
| EX-ZR800 | TS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the TS30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and TS30.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-08-07 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.3fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | 470 shots | 250 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $429 | $180 |