Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 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
- Released September 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic FH8
EX-H20G | FH8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-H20G
FH8 | EX-H20G | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FH8
EX-H20G | FH8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |