Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Announced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS45
EX-H30 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-H30
ZS45 | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS45
EX-H30 | ZS45 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |