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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the FH5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H15 grades against the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH5

 EX-H15 FH5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-H15

 FH5 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH5

 EX-H15 FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys physical 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 FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 against the FH5.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and FH5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH5
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $169