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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 10 months prior to the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H20G grades versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-H20G RZ10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-H20G

 RZ10 EX-H20G 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax RZ10

 EX-H20G RZ10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G against the RZ10.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and RZ10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 life - 178 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $200