Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ70

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the FZ70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 grades vs the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with physical dimensions 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 FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 against the FZ70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and FZ70 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.