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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 16 months later than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 ZS20 
ReleasedAugust 2013April 2012More recent by 16 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 ZS20 EX-ZR800 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the ZS20.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and ZS20.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
44
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
30
 good  resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (206g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
51
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 low fps (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (260 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
74
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition (206g)
 includes focus via touch
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery (260 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
55
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery (260 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (206g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life 470 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $349