Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was introduced 24 months before the FH8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H15 scores vs the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH8
EX-H15 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-H15
FH8 | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH8
EX-H15 | FH8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with 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) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 vs the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and FH8.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) | 123 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $149 |