Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-H20G was manufactured 3 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades against the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic XS1
| EX-H20G | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-H20G
| XS1 | EX-H20G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 | September 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic XS1
| EX-H20G | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has outer dimensions 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the XS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and XS1.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-90 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $300 | $130 |