Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ200

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.

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.

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.

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

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.