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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 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 FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 12 months before the FH27 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H15 scores against the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-H15 FH27 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-H15

 FH27 EX-H15 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-H15 FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 and the FH27.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and FH27.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $229