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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 4 years before the TS30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic TS30

 EX-ZR15 TS30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TS30 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS30

 EX-ZR15 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical measurements 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 TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the TS30.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and TS30.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $180