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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 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 FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 7 months after the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 scores versus the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FZ35

 EX-H30 FZ35 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Casio EX-H30

 FZ35 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FZ35

 EX-H30 FZ35 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers exterior 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 FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the FZ35.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FZ35 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
26
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FZ35
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 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 file format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $709 $999