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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic S3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR15 S3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S3 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S3

 EX-ZR15 S3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Panasonic S3 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Panasonic S3 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Panasonic S3 Travel photography info
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (117 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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