Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H15 scores against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS20
EX-H15 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-H15
ZS20 | EX-H15 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS20
EX-H15 | ZS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with external 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 ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 and the ZS20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and ZS20.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-04-26 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs |
Style 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $349 |