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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 18 months prior to the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H15 scores versus the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-H15 ZS7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS7 EX-H15 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-H15 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 against the ZS7.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
64
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
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 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 model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $350