Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Panasonic GF8, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 5 years before the GF8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys outside 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) while the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the GF8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and GF8 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and GF8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF8 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.