Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FS15 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 2 months after the FS15 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the FS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and FS15.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FS15 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.