Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH10

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FH10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was revealed 11 months after the FH10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-10 scores versus the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the FH10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and FH10 is 83 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and FH10.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH10 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.