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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5, one is 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 TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was announced 3 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic TS5

 EX-H20G TS5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Casio EX-H20G

 TS5 EX-H20G 
RevealedJuly 2013September 2010Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS5

 EX-H20G TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H20G and the TS5.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and TS5.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic TS5
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $350