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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS15

 EX-H15 ZS15 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS15 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS15

 EX-H15 ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the ZS15.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and ZS15.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
64
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $279