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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZS15 ZS1 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ZS1 EX-ZS15 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-ZS15 ZS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the ZS1.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZS15 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS15 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154g)
low max ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
32
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
61
good MP (14MP)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
32
great max aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
26
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
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 autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $248 $0