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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS10

 EX-H30 ZS10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZS10 EX-H30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS10

 EX-H30 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS10
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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