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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 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 LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 4 years earlier than the LZ40 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-H30 grades vs the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic LZ40

 EX-H30 LZ40 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Casio EX-H30

 LZ40 EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LZ40

 EX-H30 LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the LZ40.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and LZ40 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and LZ40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (524g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
fairly wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic LZ40
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $709 $219