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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 13 months later than the FH22 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H30 scores versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH22

 EX-H30 FH22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-H30

 FH22 EX-H30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH22

 EX-H30 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical measurements 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 FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic FH22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 versus the FH22.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and FH22.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH22
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash options 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
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $709 $200