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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 6 months later than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 ZS7 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 ZS7 EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 ZS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ZS7.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and ZS7.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (325 shots)
 max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
67
 great battery power (325 CIPA)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
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 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (325 CIPA)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Pricing at launch $249 $350