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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 20 months later than the ZS5 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 ZS5 EX-ZR15 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ZS5.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and ZS5.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery life (325 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
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 great battery life (325 shots)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (325 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch cost $249 $300