Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe EX-ZR15 was released 18 months after the FZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FZ40
EX-ZR15 | FZ40 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Casio EX-ZR15
FZ40 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FZ40
EX-ZR15 | FZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the FZ40.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and FZ40 is 93 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and FZ40.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $420 |