Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-H30 was brought out 12 months earlier than the S2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-H30 grades versus the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic S2
EX-H30 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Casio EX-H30
S2 | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic S2
EX-H30 | S2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 against the S2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and S2.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 112g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 280 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $709 | $109 |