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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic LZ30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was released 4 years earlier than the LZ30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-G1 scores versus the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 EX-G1 LZ30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Casio EX-G1

 LZ30 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic LZ30

 EX-G1 LZ30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 against the LZ30.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography details
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
54
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
good battery (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (154g)
22
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (552g)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic LZ30
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 552 gr (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 - 380 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $61 $230