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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched 24 months prior to the S2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic S2

 EX-H15 S2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Casio EX-H15

 S2 EX-H15 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic S2

 EX-H15 S2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the S2.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and S2.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Panasonic S2 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S2 Travel photography advice
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic S2
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lb) 112 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $109