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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Panasonic ZS15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS15

 EX-FC100 ZS15 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-FC100

 ZS15 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS15

 EX-FC100 ZS15 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (208g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
61
lighter than competitors (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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