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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic SZ3

 EX-H20G SZ3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SZ3 EX-H20G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ3

 EX-H20G SZ3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the SZ3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (216g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (216g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (216g)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 216g (0.48 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $150