Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z800 was manufactured 19 months after the FS15 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Panasonic FS15
EX-Z800 | FS15 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z800
FS15 | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS15
EX-Z800 | FS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 against the FS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and FS15.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 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-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $150 | $180 |