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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZR1

 EX-H20G ZR1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2009More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ZR1 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZR1

 EX-H20G ZR1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
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