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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H30 scores against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS35

 EX-H30 ZS35 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZS35 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS35

 EX-H30 ZS35 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 and the ZS35.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and ZS35.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (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 size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS35
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $300