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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 13 months prior to the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 grades against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic TS20

 EX-H30 TS20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Casio EX-H30

 TS20 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic TS20

 EX-H30 TS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 vs the TS20.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and TS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the production 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 TS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic TS20
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $709 $179