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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
Panasonic FH27
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-100 FH27 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-100

 FH27 EX-100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-100 FH27 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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