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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled very close to the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-ZS15 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ZS7 EX-ZS15 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-ZS15 ZS7 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the ZS7.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS15 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (154g)
low max ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14MP)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154g)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
32
great max aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
26
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (154g)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $248 $350