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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched 12 months before the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-H15 FX78 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-H15

 FX78 EX-H15 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-H15 FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the FX78.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and FX78.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery form - 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 One One
Retail price $300 $210