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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released September 2010
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was launched 17 months later than the ZS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up against the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-H20G ZS1 
ReleasedSeptember 2010May 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ZS1 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-H20G ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outside 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the ZS1.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and ZS1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (216g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $0