Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic S1
EX-ZR15 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-ZR15
S1 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S1
EX-ZR15 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |