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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched August 2013
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 19 months after the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 TS4 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012Newer by 19 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 TS4 EX-ZR800 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the TS4.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and TS4.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
50
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (310 CIPA)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
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 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery pack (310 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
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 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (310 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
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 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no external mic port
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic TS4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack 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 1 1
Cost at release $429 $399