Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-10 grades versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 and the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and FH20 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH20 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.