Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Announced January 2010
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic S1
EX-H15 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-H15
S1 | EX-H15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic S1
EX-H15 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |