Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was released 6 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS45
EX-H15 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-H15
ZS45 | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS45
EX-H15 | ZS45 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 against the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and ZS45.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $300 |