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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 12 months prior to the TS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic TS25

 EX-ZR15 TS25 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TS25 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS25

 EX-ZR15 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the TS25.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and TS25.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (144g)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $180