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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was unveiled 19 months after the FS15 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-S200 FS15 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-S200

 FS15 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-S200 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 vs the FS15.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and FS15.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S200 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-S200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $180