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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 24 months prior to the ZS35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic ZS35

					

					

						
 EX-ZR15 ZS35 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Casio EX-ZR15

					

					

						
 ZS35 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS35

					

					

						
 EX-ZR15 ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the ZS35.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and ZS35.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the release date  of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
40
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
68
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (305 grams)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (325 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
53
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
67
 good battery (325 per charge)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than others in class (305 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
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 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery (325 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $300