Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FH20
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FH20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-G1 was announced at a similar time to the FH20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FH20
EX-G1 | FH20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-G1
FH20 | EX-G1 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FH20
EX-G1 | FH20 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 against the FH20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and FH20.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-11-18 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-800 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $61 | $179 |