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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 15 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX-H20G SZ7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SZ7 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ7

 EX-H20G SZ7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the SZ7.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and SZ7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic SZ7
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 7cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $199