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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 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 LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic LS5

 EX-H15 LS5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-H15

 LS5 EX-H15 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic LS5

 EX-H15 LS5 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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