Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- New Model is Panasonic ZS25
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-FH100 was unveiled 22 months prior to the ZS20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZS20
EX-FH100 | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-FH100
ZS20 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS20
EX-FH100 | ZS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 against the ZS20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and ZS20.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | 260 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $349 |