Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was brought out about the same time to the ZS10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 scores versus the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS10
EX-H30 | ZS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-H30
ZS10 | EX-H30 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS10
EX-H30 | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and ZS10.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $709 | $350 |