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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 8 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 ZS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012More modern by 8 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 ZS15 EX-ZR400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the ZS15.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and ZS15.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
39
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
21
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (208g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
57
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
36
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
71
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
 lighter than competition (208g)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
37
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
33
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 205g (0.45 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $279