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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 14 months after the FS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z35 FS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z35

 FS15 EX-Z35 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z35 FS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the FS15.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and FS15.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z35 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 640x480 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $180