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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was released 4 months earlier than the SZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G scores vs the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SZ-10

 EX-H20G SZ-10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SZ-10 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-10

 EX-H20G SZ-10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the SZ-10.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and SZ-10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (216g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (216g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-10
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $300