Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic S1
EX-H20G | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-H20G
S1 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic S1
EX-H20G | S1 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |