Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

The EX-100 was brought out 4 years after the FH20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FH20
EX-100 | FH20 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-100
FH20 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH20
EX-100 | FH20 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-100 versus Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 vs the FH20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and FH20 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and FH20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH20 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer EX-100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 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 | 390 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $572 | $179 |