Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 7 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the ZS70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and ZS70.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.