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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-H30 grades against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic XS1

 EX-H30 XS1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Casio EX-H30

 XS1 EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic XS1

 EX-H30 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the XS1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and XS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic XS1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $709 $130