Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 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 Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-100 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-100 matches up against the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FH27
EX-100 | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-100
FH27 | EX-100 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH27
EX-100 | FH27 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 and the FH27.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and FH27 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and FH27.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 99 x 57 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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $572 | $229 |