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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 13 months after the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FH2

 EX-ZR15 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FH2 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH2

 EX-ZR15 FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the FH2.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (325 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery (325 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $149