Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-H20G was released 4 months later than the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H20G scores against the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS5
| EX-H20G | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-H20G
| ZS5 | EX-H20G |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS5
| EX-H20G | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and ZS5.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 distance | 7cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $300 | $300 |