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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched June 2009
Panasonic ZS30
(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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H10 vs 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 image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 4 years prior to the ZS30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H10 scores vs the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic ZS30

 EX-H10 ZS30 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-H10

 ZS30 EX-H10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2009Newer by 43 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS30

 EX-H10 ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H10 and the ZS30.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and ZS30.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (198g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic ZS30
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-06-11 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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