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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Released September 2010
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 15 months before the FH8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up against the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic FH8

 EX-H20G FH8 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-H20G

 FH8 EX-H20G 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH8

 EX-H20G FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the FH8.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and FH8.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (216 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (216g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (216 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH8
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2012-01-09
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Retail price $300 $149