Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was released 20 months prior to the FH7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up against the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH7
EX-H15 | FH7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-H15
FH7 | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH7
EX-H15 | FH7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 has external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 versus the FH7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and FH7.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-09-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
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 |
Cost at release | $300 | $149 |