Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Introduced June 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS15
EX-FC100 | ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-FC100
ZS15 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS15
EX-FC100 | ZS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the ZS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and ZS15.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS15 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 260 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $279 |