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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic ZS70

 EX-H30 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZS70 EX-H30 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011More recent by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS70

 EX-H30 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
great battery pack (380 shots)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic ZS70
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 images
Battery style - 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $450