Clicky

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The EX-H15 was introduced 12 months earlier than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-H15 S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-H15

 S1 EX-H15 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic S1

 EX-H15 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has 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) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 and the S1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and S1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segments

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (117 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observations

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $269