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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 9 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H15 grades against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS80

 EX-H15 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS80 EX-H15 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS80

 EX-H15 ZS80 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the ZS80.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $448