Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2011

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was introduced 18 months before the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H15 grades vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic LS5
EX-H15 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-H15
LS5 | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic LS5
EX-H15 | LS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. 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 LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and LS5.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 160 photos |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-90 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $294 |