Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was brought out 4 years before the ZS40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 versus the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and ZS40.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.