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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Launched September 2010
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was launched 4 months earlier than the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H20G scores against the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus XZ-1

 EX-H20G XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 XZ-1 EX-H20G 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-1

 EX-H20G XZ-1 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the XZ-1.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and XZ-1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-H20G will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography details
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery power (320 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography information
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
great battery power (320 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (275 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (320 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (275 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus XZ-1
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus XZ-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3664 x 2752
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 275 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $567