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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 8 years before the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H15 scores versus the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS70

 EX-H15 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS70 EX-H15 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2010More modern by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS70

 EX-H15 ZS70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 features outside 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 ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the ZS70.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
features touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS70
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 161 grams (0.35 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 380 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $450