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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic SZ8
(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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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic SZ8

 EX-H15 SZ8 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-H15

 SZ8 EX-H15 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ8

 EX-H15 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
34
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
35
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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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
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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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography advice
38
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
34
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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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography factors
64
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)
67
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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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
46
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
42
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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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
28
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
32
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic SZ8
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic 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