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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS15

 EX-Z450 ZS15 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS15 EX-Z450 
RevealedJune 2012August 2009More modern by 34 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS15

 EX-Z450 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the ZS15.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and ZS15.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than others (208 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (260 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $279