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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 3 months prior to the S3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H20G scores vs the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic S3

 EX-H20G S3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S3 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic S3

 EX-H20G S3 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G comes with 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) and the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the S3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and S3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography details
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (216g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Panasonic S3 Travel photography factors
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (216 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic S3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $110