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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 9 months after the FH20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-H20G FH20 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-H20G

 FH20 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH20

 EX-H20G FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G against the FH20.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and FH20.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-H20G should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (216 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (216 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging information
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (216 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $179