Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the ZS80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and ZS80.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.