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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FH8

 EX-H15 FH8 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-H15

 FH8 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH8

 EX-H15 FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (123g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FH8
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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