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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 12 months earlier than the SZ1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-H30 SZ1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-H30

 SZ1 EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-H30 SZ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 versus the SZ1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and SZ1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $709 $179