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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic SZ10

 EX-H15 SZ10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-H15

 SZ10 EX-H15 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ10

 EX-H15 SZ10 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others (177 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
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