Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH7

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 8 months before the FH7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the FH7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and FH7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.