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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 5 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H30 grades versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS45

 EX-H30 ZS45 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZS45 EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS45

 EX-H30 ZS45 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 vs the ZS45.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and ZS45.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery (350 shots)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS45
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $300