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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was revealed 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 grades versus the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic FH2

 EX-10 FH2 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Casio EX-10

 FH2 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FH2

 EX-10 FH2 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 against the FH2.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and FH2 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and FH2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (121g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery life (455 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121g)
has touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
33
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FH2
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 455 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $456 $149