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Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G Comparison

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Panasonic ZS3

10 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Casio. Panasonic ZS3 was introduced to market in May 2009 and Casio EX-H20G was launched in September 2010. There is 16 months difference between ZS3 and EX-H20G so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger EX-H20G, especially in sensor tech.

Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Panasonic ZS3 has a 10.0 MP and Casio EX-H20G has a 14.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-05-14
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 229g. 103 x 60 x 33 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ7

Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-09-20
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 24-240 mm F3.2-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 216g. 103 x 68 x 29 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 over Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 240mm 60 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 10× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.70 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-H20G over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 10 MP 39% more pixels
Weight
216 g vs 229 g 13 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 240mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 461k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
2.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS3 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Casio EX-H20G has external dimensions of 103 x 68 x 29 mm (4.06 x 2.68 x 1.14″) and weighs 216 g (0.48 lb / 7.62 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-H20G is 13g lighter than the Panasonic ZS3 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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ZS3
EX-H20G
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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ZS3
EX-H20G
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (Lumix DMC-TZ7) nor Casio Exilim EX-H20G provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Casio EX-H20G has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Exilim Engine HS processor.

Below you can see the ZS3 and EX-H20G sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G Cameras


Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 features a 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 12× zoom lens whereas Casio EX-H20G features a 24-240 mm F3.2-5.7 10× zoom lens.

Casio EX-H20G has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic ZS3. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS3 has 60mm longer reach than the Casio EX-H20G. At f4.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS3
EX-H20G
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS3
EX-H20G
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS3
EX-H20G
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS3
EX-H20G
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS3 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Casio EX-H20G for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS3 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Casio EX-H20G for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Panasonic ZS3 for Sports Photography

POOR

Casio EX-H20G for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Panasonic ZS3 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Casio EX-H20G for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
229g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
216g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Panasonic ZS3 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Casio EX-H20G for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Casio EX-H20G: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS3 and Casio EX-H20G scores compare:

Panasonic ZS3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #342 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #996 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Casio EX-H20G
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #242 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #836 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Casio EX-H20G has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic ZS3 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS3 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Brand Panasonic Casio
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-09-20
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12×) 24-240 mm (10×)
Max Aperture F3.3-4.9 F3.2-5.7
Macro Focus Range 3cm 7cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) n/a
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 229g 216g
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 103 x 68 x 29mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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