Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH5
EX-H15 | FH5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-H15
FH5 | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH5
EX-H15 | FH5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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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 |