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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and FS15 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was released around the same time to the FS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the FS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z270 FS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z270

 FS15 EX-Z270 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z270 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 and the FS15.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FS15 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $180