Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 24 months before the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior 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) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.