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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 5 months after the TS3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TS3 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 TS3 EX-ZR15 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the TS3.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and TS3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery life (325 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
67
 good battery life (325 per charge)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (325 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine FHD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 310 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $249 $380