Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FH2, former being 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 FH2 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-100 scores versus the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 features outer dimensions 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 FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 compared to the FH2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FH2 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and FH2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.