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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 21 months later than the FX48 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H20G grades vs the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-H20G FX48 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-H20G

 FX48 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FX48

 EX-H20G FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the FX48.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (216g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Other name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $325