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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 4 years before the XS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H15 scores vs the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-H15 XS1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-H15

 XS1 EX-H15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-H15 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 against the XS1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and XS1.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 life - 260 shots
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 One One
Launch price $300 $130