Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(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

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
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").

The EX-H15 was brought out 5 years before the SZ8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic SZ8
EX-H15 | SZ8 | |||
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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 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ8
EX-H15 | SZ8 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |