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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 5 years prior to the SZ10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H20G grades against the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic SZ10

 EX-H20G SZ10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SZ10 EX-H20G 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ10

 EX-H20G SZ10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G versus the SZ10.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and SZ10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (216g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $200