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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 scores versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZR1

 EX-H30 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZR1 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZR1

 EX-H30 ZR1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 vs the ZR1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and ZR1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZR1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine V
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $280