Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS35

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was released 4 years before the ZS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H15 grades against the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS30
EX-H15 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-H15
ZS30 | EX-H15 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS30
EX-H15 | ZS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and ZS30.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 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 | 640x480 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $250 |