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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 16 months earlier than the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up against the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic TS20

 EX-H20G TS20 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Casio EX-H20G

 TS20 EX-H20G 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS20

 EX-H20G TS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G and the TS20.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and TS20.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
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good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (216g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS20
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $179