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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was revealed 7 months after the FH20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S200 scores versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-S200 FH20 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-S200

 FH20 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FH20

 EX-S200 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S200 and the FH20.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and FH20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-S200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-03 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $179