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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 10 months prior to the 3D1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-H30 3D1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-H30

 3D1 EX-H30 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-H30 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the 3D1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $709 $670