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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 21 months after the TS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H20G grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-H20G TS1 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 TS1 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS1

 EX-H20G TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G and the TS1.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and TS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (216g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (216g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $380