Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic S1
EX-ZR15 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-ZR15
S1 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 86 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+1639k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S1
EX-ZR15 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S1 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and S1.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 images | 380 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $2,498 |