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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out very close to the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H30 grades vs the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH5

 EX-H30 FH5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Casio EX-H30

 FH5 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH5

 EX-H30 FH5 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 against the FH5.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and FH5.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH5
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 121 grams (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 - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $709 $169