Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 5 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.