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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 5 months before the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic ZS15

 EX-ZR15 ZS15 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ZS15 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS15

 EX-ZR15 ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. 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) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ZS15.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and ZS15.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery power (325 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 208g (0.46 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 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 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $279