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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 24 months earlier than the F5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-H30 F5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-H30

 F5 EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic F5

 EX-H30 F5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 against the F5.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and F5.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (121g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $709 $100