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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 4 years before the ZS40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades vs the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-H20G ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ZS40 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 40 months
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-H20G ZS40 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer measurements 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 ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the ZS40.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (240g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (216g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 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
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $450