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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 6 months later than the FX700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FX700

 EX-H30 FX700 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-H30

 FX700 EX-H30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FX700

 EX-H30 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 versus the FX700.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and FX700.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FX700
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $709 $399