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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 3 months earlier than the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H20G matches up against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic FH5

 EX-H20G FH5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-H20G

 FH5 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH5

 EX-H20G FH5 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides outer measurements 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 Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G and the FH5.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and FH5.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
60
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH5
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $169