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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 7 months earlier than the TS3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic TS3

 EX-H30 TS3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-H30

 TS3 EX-H30 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic TS3

 EX-H30 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the TS3.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and TS3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (201g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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good battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic TS3
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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