Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
- Announced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic SZ1
EX-H30 | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-H30
SZ1 | EX-H30 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic SZ1
EX-H30 | SZ1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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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 |