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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FZ200

 EX-H30 FZ200 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Casio EX-H30

 FZ200 EX-H30 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FZ200

 EX-H30 FZ200 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
good battery (540 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FZ200
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
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