Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20
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36 Features
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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Panasonic FH20
EX-S200 | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-S200
FH20 | EX-S200 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Panasonic FH20
EX-S200 | FH20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |