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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was manufactured 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-10 grades versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-10 FH20 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 47 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-10

 FH20 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FH20

 EX-10 FH20 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 and the FH20.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and FH20 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH20 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (384 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (455 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
65
great battery life (455 per charge)
features focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (455 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others (384g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $456 $179