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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 6 years prior to the ZS60 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS60

 EX-H30 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZS60 EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 60 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS60

 EX-H30 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the ZS60.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and ZS60.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (201 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS60
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $709 $248