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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 12 months earlier than the FH6 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-H30 FH6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-H30

 FH6 EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-H30 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has got 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 FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the FH6.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and FH6.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (119g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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