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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(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
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z800 FS15 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-Z800

 FS15 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-Z800 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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