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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ40
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FZ40

 EX-ZR15 FZ40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FZ40 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FZ40

 EX-ZR15 FZ40 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and FZ40 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
67
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (494g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ40
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
23
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FZ40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
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