Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax RZ10
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-H30 was brought out 6 months prior to the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax RZ10
| EX-H30 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-H30
| RZ10 | EX-H30 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax RZ10
| EX-H30 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features 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) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the RZ10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and RZ10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Pentax |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 178 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $709 | $200 |