Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was announced 4 years prior to the ZS30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and ZS30.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.