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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 14 months after the FS15 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S7 grades versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-S7 FS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-S7

 FS15 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-S7 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 and the FS15.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and FS15.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-S7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-21 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $140 $180