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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 21 months prior to the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H20G grades vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS15

 EX-H20G ZS15 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ZS15 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedJune 2012September 2010Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS15

 EX-H20G ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G features physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G against the ZS15.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and ZS15.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H20G to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (216g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (216g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than average (208 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (216g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (208 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $279