Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H15

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H15 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H15 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Casio EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H15
BrandPanasonicCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberSZ7EX-H15
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)99102
Width (mm)2128
Height (mm)5961
Weight (g)133204
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.114.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.43
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audioAVI (Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elementsEXILIM Optical; 11 elements in 10 groups, including aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0024.00 - 240.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.003.00 - 43.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5015
1↑Macro focus range (cm)-7 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, SpotContrast detect with face detection; Intelligent, Spot, Multi,Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet42 "Best Shot" scenes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionIntelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)Approx. 0.2 to 5.0m (W), approx. 0.5 to 2.8m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7073
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • usb/av port
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)2201,000
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-90
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic RangeSensor-shift image stabilization, 720p HD movies, Premium Auto, Handheld Night Scene, YouTube capture mode. Available in Black.



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