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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 8 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H15 grades against the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-H15 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS3 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-H15 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 offers 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 ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 against the ZS3.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and ZS3.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-H15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 161g (0.35 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $200