Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-H30 was introduced 18 months earlier than the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FZ200
EX-H30 | FZ200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Casio EX-H30
FZ200 | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FZ200
EX-H30 | FZ200 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside 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) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 against the FZ200.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and FZ200.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 588g (1.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 540 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
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, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $709 | $499 |