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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the ZS8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS8

 EX-H15 ZS8 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS8 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS8

 EX-H15 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has got outside measurements 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 ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the ZS8.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and ZS8.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (210g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS8
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Retail price $300 $275