Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was revealed 23 months later than the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G scores against the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G against the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and LX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-H20G will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.