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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was launched 3 years after the FH3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-10 matches up vs the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-10 FH3 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 47 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-10

 FH3 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-10 FH3 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has got outer measurements 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 FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 versus Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 against the FH3.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and FH3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and FH3.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH3 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger EX-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (384g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (384 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (455 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (384g)
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 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 rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $456 $160