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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
15
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic G85, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Panasonic G85

 EX-ZS15 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 G85 EX-ZS15 
LaunchedSeptember 2016July 2011Newer by 63 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kClearer display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic G85

 EX-ZS15 G85 

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 features external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the G85.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and G85.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS15 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G85 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography information
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G85 Sports photography advice
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
64
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
32
very good max aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
low battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
25
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic G85
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-18 2016-09-19
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO - 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 60s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $248 $900