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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
Panasonic S1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-ZR15 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S1 EX-ZR15 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2012Newer by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S1

 EX-ZR15 S1 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
84
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic S1
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (380 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,021g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
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