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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z29 FS15 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z29

 FS15 EX-Z29 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z29 FS15 
LaunchedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-03 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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $79 $180