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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(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
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 3 months earlier than the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H20G scores vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic S1

 EX-H20G S1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S1 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic S1

 EX-H20G S1 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside 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) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G and the S1.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
60
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (216g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 216g (0.48 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $269