Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH8
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
38
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
(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 FH8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 grades against the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH8
| EX-H30 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-H30
| FH8 | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH8
| EX-H30 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the FH8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and FH8.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 123 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $709 | $149 |