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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 4 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic TS6

 EX-ZR15 TS6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TS6 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS6

 EX-ZR15 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the TS6.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and TS6.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic TS6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 370 shots
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $300