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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 12 months later than the FX580 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up against the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-H15 FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-H15

 FX580 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-H15 FX580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 offers external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 vs the FX580.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and FX580.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher EX-H15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 161g (0.35 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $499