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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-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
  • Launched September 2010
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 3 years earlier than the XZ-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H20G scores versus the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-H20G XZ-10 

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

 XZ-10 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 EX-H20G XZ-10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G and the XZ-10.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and XZ-10.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (216g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
35
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-10
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - 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 Single Single
Launch price $300 $428