Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15
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![Casio Exilim EX-10 front Casio Exilim EX-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-10/Casio-EX-10-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15/Panasonic-ZS15-front.jpg)
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36 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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The EX-10 was launched 17 months after the ZS15 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-10 scores versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic ZS15
EX-10 | ZS15 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-10
ZS15 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic ZS15
EX-10 | ZS15 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 versus the ZS15.
![Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and ZS15 is 83 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and ZS15.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-10 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent EX-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.
![Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-14 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 250 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | 455 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-130A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $456 | $279 |