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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 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 SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 24 months prior to the SZ1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-H15 SZ1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-H15

 SZ1 EX-H15 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-H15 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has outside 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 against the SZ1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and SZ1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (131 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others (131g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (131g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
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 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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $179