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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 13 months later than the FH1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 grades against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-H30 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-H30

 FH1 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-H30 FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides external 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 FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 against the FH1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and FH1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $709 $150