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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(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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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-H20G ZS5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer 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 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic 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