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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 12 months after the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic ZS10

 EX-ZR15 ZS10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ZS10 EX-ZR15 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS10

 EX-ZR15 ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the ZS10.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and ZS10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
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has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 shots)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
67
great battery power (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $350