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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was revealed 24 months later than the FS15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Panasonic FS15

 EX-ZS5 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 FS15 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FS15

 EX-ZS5 FS15 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the FS15.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and FS15 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS5 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Panasonic FS15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $100 $180