Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic LX5

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was announced 15 months earlier than the LX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G and the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and LX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-H20G will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.