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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 24 months later than the FX580 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 grades vs the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-H30 FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-H30

 FX580 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-H30 FX580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the FX580.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and FX580.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $709 $499