Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH27
Portability
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39 Features
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93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
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On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FH27
| EX-ZR15 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| FH27 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH27
| EX-ZR15 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the FH27.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and FH27.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (325 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 325 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $249 | $229 |