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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released September 2010
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 17 months later than the ZS3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G grades against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-H20G ZS3 
LaunchedSeptember 2010May 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ZS3 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-H20G ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G against the ZS3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and ZS3.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (216g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than average (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
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 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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $200