Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
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The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-H30 was introduced 18 months earlier than the SZ5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic SZ5
| EX-H30 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Casio EX-H30
| SZ5 | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic SZ5
| EX-H30 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the SZ5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and SZ5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $709 | $195 |