Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H20G grades versus the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS35
EX-H20G | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Casio EX-H20G
ZS35 | EX-H20G | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 40 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS35
EX-H20G | ZS35 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the ZS35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and ZS35.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $300 |