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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was brought out 2 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 grades against the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic LX3

 EX-H30 LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2008More recent by 27 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-H30

 LX3 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LX3

 EX-H30 LX3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the LX3.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and LX3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-H30 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
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lighter than competition (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (265g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
30
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (265g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LX3
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 201g (0.44 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 94
Other
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $709 $449