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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed around the same time to the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-H30 S1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-H30

 S1 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic S1

 EX-H30 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the S1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
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lighter than others (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 images
Battery style - 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $269