Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS30

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G grades against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G and the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and ZS30.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.