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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 5 months prior to the ZS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H15 grades versus the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-H15 ZS5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS5 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-H15 ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 provides external 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 ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the ZS5.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and ZS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H15 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $300