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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 6 months after the ZS8 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 ZS8 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 ZS8 EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 ZS8 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the ZS8.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and ZS8.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (325 per charge)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
67
 great battery power (325 shots)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competitors in class (210g)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (325 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic port
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (210g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic ZS8
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $249 $275