Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS15
EX-H15 | ZS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-H15
ZS15 | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS15
EX-H15 | ZS15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |