Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH1

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the FH1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.