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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Panasonic XS1
(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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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

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").

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The 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 dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 XS1 EX-H20G 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic XS1

 EX-H20G XS1 
Display typeFixed 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (216 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (216g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than average (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (216g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic 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