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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 12 months prior to the XS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 XS1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 XS1 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the XS1.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and XS1.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (103g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery (325 per charge)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
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 great battery (325 CIPA)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than others in class (103g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 great battery (325 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (103g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 grams (0.39 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photos
Battery style 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $130