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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out within a month of the FH20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H15 scores against the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-H15 FH20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-H15

 FH20 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH20

 EX-H15 FH20 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the FH20.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and FH20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model 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, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $179