Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LF1
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LF1 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Launched November 2013
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR15 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the LF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic LF1
EX-ZR15 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Casio EX-ZR15
LF1 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic LF1
EX-ZR15 | LF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external dimensions 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the LF1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and LF1.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $500 |