Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FX78

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 4 months before the FX78 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H20G grades versus the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the FX78.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and FX78.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.