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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 12 months before the ZS30 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic ZS30

 EX-ZR15 ZS30 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ZS30 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS30

 EX-ZR15 ZS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ZS30.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and ZS30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (198g)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (198g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $250