Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was released 6 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H15 scores vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic SZ10
EX-H15 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-H15
SZ10 | EX-H15 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ10
EX-H15 | SZ10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and SZ10.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 gr (0.35 lbs) | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 200 pictures |
Form 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $200 |