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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 12 months later than the FS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z2000 FS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 FS15 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z2000 FS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the FS15.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and FS15.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z2000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (152g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography information
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (152g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $180