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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced within a month of the TS2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H15 scores against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic TS2

 EX-H15 TS2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Casio EX-H15

 TS2 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic TS2

 EX-H15 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 features external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 versus the TS2.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and TS2.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic TS2
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $350