Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30
92 Imaging
33 Features
36 Overall
34


92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was announced 3 years prior to the ZS30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZS30
EX-FH100 | ZS30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-FH100
ZS30 | EX-FH100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS30
EX-FH100 | ZS30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and ZS30.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 pounds) | 198g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $250 |