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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 7 months later than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 grades versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-H30 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZS5 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-H30 ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features external 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 ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the ZS5.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
69
lighter than competition (201g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (214 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 201g (0.44 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $709 $300