Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS35, 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 ZS35 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-H15 grades against the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 against the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and ZS35.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.