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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 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 FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 24 months prior to the FH10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the FH10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH10

 EX-H30 FH10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Casio EX-H30

 FH10 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH10

 EX-H30 FH10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the FH10.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and FH10.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography factors
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH10
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $709 $110