Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 18 months earlier than the LZ20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 versus the LZ20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and LZ20 is 92 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and LZ20.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.