Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 5 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside 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 ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ZS60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.