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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 13 months later than the FH20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 scores versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-H30 FH20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-H30

 FH20 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH20

 EX-H30 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the FH20.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and FH20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (201g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $179