Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 13 months after the S3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic S3
EX-ZR15 | S3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR15
S3 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S3
EX-ZR15 | S3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outside 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 S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and S3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $110 |