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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic S2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic S2

 EX-H30 S2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Casio EX-H30

 S2 EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic S2

 EX-H30 S2 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Panasonic S2
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (112g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic S2
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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