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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS30

 EX-H15 ZS30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS30 EX-H15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS30

 EX-H15 ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (198g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS30
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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