Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic S3
EX-H20G | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Casio EX-H20G
S3 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic S3
EX-H20G | S3 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |