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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was released 7 years prior to the G9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 grades vs the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic G9

 EX-H30 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Casio EX-H30

 G9 EX-H30 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2011More modern by 83 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic G9

 EX-H30 G9 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the G9.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and G9 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and G9.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G9 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic G9
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2017-11-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Cost at launch $709 $1,500