Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LX7

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The EX-H15 was brought out 3 years prior to the LX7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H15 scores vs the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-H15 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.