Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was brought out 14 months later than the ZR1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades against the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZR1
EX-H20G | ZR1 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-H20G
ZR1 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZR1
EX-H20G | ZR1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G against the ZR1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and ZR1.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-H20G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine V |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $280 |