Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 17 months prior to the ZS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the ZS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and ZS30.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.