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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 DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 13 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-ZR15 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S1 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S1

 EX-ZR15 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the S1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic S1
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
67
great battery (325 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (325 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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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 DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $269