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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 11 months before the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H20G scores vs the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic TS3

 EX-H20G TS3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 TS3 EX-H20G 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS3

 EX-H20G TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G has got outer 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G vs the TS3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and TS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (216 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (216 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (216 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $380