Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was released 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H20G grades against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.