Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.