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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled about the same time to the FH2 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH2

					

					

						
 EX-H30 FH2 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Casio EX-H30

					

					

						
 FH2 EX-H30 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH2

					

					

						
 EX-H30 FH2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 against the FH2.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and FH2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

						Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
38
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
52
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (270 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
69
 lighter than competition in class (201g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
 better than average battery pack (270 shots)
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 includes touch to focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
49
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH2
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to 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 - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $149