Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 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
- Released September 2010
(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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS1
EX-H20G | ZS1 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-H20G
ZS1 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS1
EX-H20G | ZS1 | |||
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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 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |