Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH1
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-100 was manufactured 4 years after the FH1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FH1
EX-100 | FH1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-100
FH1 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH1
EX-100 | FH1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 and the FH1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FH1 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and FH1.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher EX-100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 | - | 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 | 389 gr (0.86 lbs) | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 390 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $572 | $150 |