Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
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On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic SZ8
| EX-H15 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-H15
| SZ8 | EX-H15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ8
| EX-H15 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 against the SZ8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and SZ8.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Casio EX-H15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography advice
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography factors
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 161g (0.35 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 200 images |
| Battery format | - | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $300 | $275 |