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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was revealed about the same time to the FS15 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z400 FS15 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z400

 FS15 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z400 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 versus Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the FS15.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and FS15.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $180