Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched August 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was unveiled 18 months after the P80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up against the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax P80
EX-H30 | P80 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Casio EX-H30
P80 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax P80
EX-H30 | P80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and P80.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-130 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $709 | $200 |