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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 12 months prior to the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX-H30 SZ7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Casio EX-H30

 SZ7 EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic SZ7

 EX-H30 SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the SZ7.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and SZ7.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
38
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic SZ7
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 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 speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 220 pictures
Form 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 media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $199