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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out very close to the FH1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H15 grades against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-H15 FH1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-H15

 FH1 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-H15 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the FH1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and FH1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H15 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $150