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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced very close to the S2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic S2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S2 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 S2 EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external dimensions 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 S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S2.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and S2.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (112 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Panasonic S2 Sports photography features
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery life (325 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 better than average battery power (280 shots)
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery life (325 per charge)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 better than average battery power (280 shots)
 lighter than competitors (112g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good battery life (325 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (280 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (112 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
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    
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 112 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 280 shots
Form 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $109