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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 6 years before the TS6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H15 scores against the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic TS6

 EX-H15 TS6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Casio EX-H15

 TS6 EX-H15 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic TS6

 EX-H15 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 offers external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the TS6.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and TS6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic TS6
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 - 370 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $300