Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 13 months later than the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FH5
EX-ZR15 | FH5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-ZR15
FH5 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH5
EX-ZR15 | FH5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and FH5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $169 |