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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Announced August 2013
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was introduced very close to the TS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic TS5

 EX-ZR800 TS5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TS5 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic TS5

 EX-ZR800 TS5 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the TS5.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and TS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic TS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-07 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $350