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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 24 months prior to the FH6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H15 grades against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-H15 FH6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-H15

 FH6 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-H15 FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 features outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the FH6.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and FH6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 photographs
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $129