Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FS15
EX-Z400 | FS15 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z400
FS15 | EX-Z400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS15
EX-Z400 | FS15 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |