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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 3 years before the SZ-15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-H20G SZ-15 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SZ-15 EX-H20G 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2010Newer by 33 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-H20G SZ-15 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G features outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the SZ-15.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and SZ-15.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (250g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $200