Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Casio Exilim EX-G1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

82

"Very clean and crisp photo quality with a few minor hiccups here and there, but given that it is just about anything proof and comes with GPS, it’s not too shabby of a camera."
digitalcamerastop.com | talking about the DMC-TS3's overall-performance
"As well the new IA3 features mentioned below gives great image stabilization for easily sharp pictures."
digitalcamerastop.com | talking about the DMC-TS3's image-stabilization

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/3.3
Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Light sensitivity (boost)
High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
GPS
Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds
Casio Exilim EX-G1

47

Runner-up

Casio Exilim EX-G1

Reasons to buy the Casio Exilim EX-G1

Screen size
Large screen
3.0"
Size
Really small
Compact 104x64x20 mm
Thickness
Thin
0.8"
Weight
Light-weight
154 g

differences

Advantages of the Casio EX-G1

Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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More than 10% larger screen
Size Significantly smaller 104x64x20 mm vs 104x63x27 mm
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Around 30% smaller
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The EX-G1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.8" vs 1.1"
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Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 154 g vs 197 g
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More than 20% lighter
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
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Almost the same
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TS3

Wide angle Much better wide angle 28 mm vs 38 mm
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Around 30% better wide angle
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 848 x 480 @ 30fps
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Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.9
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At its widest zoom, the DMC-TS3's lens captures marginally more light (0.5 f-stops)
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 4s
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15x longer exposures
Zoom Slightly more zoom 4.6x vs 3x
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Around 2.5x more zoom
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3.7 fps vs 3 fps
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More than 20% faster continuous shooting
Fastest shutter speed Slightly faster max shutter speed 1/1300s vs 1/1250s
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Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-G1
47 vs 82
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
EX-G1:1/1250s
DMC-TS3:1/1300s
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
EX-G1:38 mm
DMC-TS3:28 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
EX-G1:3x
DMC-TS3:4.6x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$280

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$329

Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Olympus Tough TG-810

Olympus Tough TG-810

Waterproof

$429 - $445

Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Olympus TG-820 iHS

Olympus TG-820

Waterproof

$299

Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20

Waterproof

$329

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

Waterproof

$155 - $165

Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Weight Is significantly heavier
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

Waterproof

Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is significantly larger

Casio Exilim EX-G1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Waterproof

$114 - $159

Wide angle Much better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Size Larger
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Olympus Stylus Tough-3000

Waterproof

$188

Wide angle Much better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Travel zoom

Wide angle Much better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Panasonic Lumix TS4

Waterproof

$274 - $400

3D Takes 3D photos
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Lower true resolution
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

Panasonic Lumix TS20

Waterproof

$169

Size Significantly smaller
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Waterproof

Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Movie format Lower resolution movies
GPS No built-in GPS

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Casio Exilim EX-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
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