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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was launched 8 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 ZS15 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2012Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 ZS15 EX-ZR700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the ZS15.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and ZS15.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (208g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
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 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (470 shots)
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
70
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others in class (208 grams)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery (260 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 great battery power (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing mic jack
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (208 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $370 $279