Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus XZ-1
EX-H20G | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-H20G
XZ-1 | EX-H20G | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-1
EX-H20G | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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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 |