Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH22
EX-H30 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-H30
FH22 | EX-H30 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH22
EX-H30 | FH22 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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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 |