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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FH5

 EX-ZR15 FH5 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FH5 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH5

 EX-ZR15 FH5 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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